Model 3 Performance ----- New Options as of Today, range change??? Stealth?

[durrettcustoms]

Came across this just now. My Tesla rep is not sure what is going on.

 

[Gize]

That looks exactly like my pricing and package with the performance selected without the performance upgrade box clicked. The strange part is estimated with incentives price is showing 2k less than mine is showing. The without incentives price is the exact same as mine however.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

My Tesla rep is not sure what is going on.

Story checks out.

 

[durrettcustoms]

Story checks out.

Well, low and behold my rep actually called me back!

They have confirmed the change, in addition, confirmed the pricing will be the same with or without the "Performance Styling" kit.

So you can now buy a Stealth Model 3 Performance at the regular Model 3 Performance price .

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

Well, low and behold my rep actually called me back!

They have confirmed the change, in addition, confirmed the pricing will be the same with or without the "Performance Styling" kit.

So you can now buy a Stealth Model 3 Performance at the regular Model 3 Performance price .

Maybe not - you have to ask if it has Track Mode. If it does not then it is just a really fast AWD and not a real Stealth.

 

[durrettcustoms]

Maybe not - you have to ask if it has Track Mode. If it does not then it is just a really fast AWD and not a real Stealth.

Valid point.

 

[K1Woods]

I still don't understand why Tesla didn't just add the performance Accel upgrade option to the Long Range model with a price bump (~+$4k). Leaving the performance line as is with higher top speed, track mode, perf. brakes/wheels/spoiler, etc.

This would also mean offering incremental levels of acceleration boost app upgrades, first .5 sec ($2k) and a second .5 ($2k) for current LR owners to match the new offering.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

I still don't understand why Tesla didn't just add the performance Accel upgrade option to the Long Range model with a price bump (~+$4k). Leaving the performance line as is with higher top speed, track mode, perf. brakes/wheels/spoiler, etc.

This would also mean offering incremental levels of acceleration boost app upgrades, first .5 sec ($2k) and a second .5 ($2k) for current LR owners to match the new offering.

I’ll start another argument and say one explanation is probably because of the lower powered rear motor (in the LR AWD only) not being capable of full P level power. Still waiting for a 990 tear down!

 

[Jree]

Well, low and behold my rep actually called me back!

They have confirmed the change, in addition, confirmed the pricing will be the same with or without the "Performance Styling" kit.

So you can now buy a Stealth Model 3 Performance at the regular Model 3 Performance price .

It’s not just a styling change. The brakes are better on the performance, and the suspension is smoother on the performance package.

 

[Xambler]

I’ll start another argument and say one explanation is probably because of the lower powered rear motor (in the LR AWD only) not being capable of full P level power. Still waiting for a 990 tear down!

Isn’t the only mechanical difference between a stealth model 3 and a long range dual motor model 3 the 800 amp inverter that feeds the motor in the performance rear drive unit? Vs if I recall a 500 amp inverter. Basically just able to dump power into the motor faster. Just curious. Ordered my stealth/sleeper in early December, was built a few days later, and delivered within 10 days of order to us in Florida. Just assumed they didn’t have as many performance orders as they planned so were doing the sleeper options to use excess parts and make a little money in doing so.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

stealth model 3 and a long range dual motor model 3 the 800 amp inverter that feeds the motor in the performance rear drive unit? Vs if I recall a 500 amp inverter.

The inverter is part of the drive unit, and it might be something like 840A vs. 630A. I don’t really know the actual numbers, but it is the only difference I am aware of, yes.

 

[SdpLV]

Someone hack the 980 and uncork it!

 

[K1Woods]

I’ll start another argument and say one explanation is probably because of the lower powered rear motor (in the LR AWD only) not being capable of full P level power. Still waiting for a 990 tear down!

Got it, that may be true.

 

[OCR1]

I'm surprised we haven't seen any articles in the media on this. I don't get it. A Performance stealth for the exact same price as a Performance. It makes no sense.

 

[Sutton 3P]

My guess is they may differentiate these in the future by further increasing acceleration of the performance pack version and raising the price. The stealth tires are currently near their limit in terms of dry grip.