This test turned out to be notable because often any model update, even if it is a "regular" facelift in the middle of the life cycle, is aimed at improving the car and its characteristics in key areas. And on paper, that is the case: the pre-facelift Tesla Model 3 Performance accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, while the updated one does it in 3.1 seconds. However, in reality, everything turned out quite differently.
CarWow conducted a series of races (at first, they themselves couldn't believe what they saw), but each time the result was the same – the old model kept beating the new one. The difference was minimal but consistent.
Both cars have the same power, provided by two electric motors, so why did this happen? Probably, it's a matter of weight – the updated car has more options on board, as well as a larger battery (82 kWh instead of 75 kWh). However, the question of why the manufacturer declares improved dynamic characteristics remains open.
