The Tesla Model 3 just got a little quicker as the company has launched a new “Acceleration Boost” option for the Dual Motor Long Range variant.
As the name suggests, the Acceleration Boost option increases performance and the car can now run from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. That’s 0.5 seconds faster than the standard model, but it’s still slower than the Model 3 Performance which can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.2 seconds.
Electrek says the performance boost is delivered as part of an over-the-air software update that costs $2,000. That’s not exactly cheap, but it could be tempting for owners who got their cars early or didn’t want to shell out an extra $8,000 for the Model 3 Performance.
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@elonmusk If I buy this Acceleration Boost upgrade for $2000, will my Beach Buggy Tesla also get an acceleration boost? pic.twitter.com/UcfPxSRggj
— KarateGuy (@Model3Guy) December 19, 2019
It remains unclear if the option also increases the top speed, but the standard model maxes out at 145 mph (233 km/h). This is 17 mph (27 km/h) less than the Model 3 Performance.
It also remains unclear if the car’s range is affected by the upgrade. Without it, the Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range can travel 322 miles (518 km) between recharges. That’s a little bit further than the Model 3 Performance which has a range of 310 miles (499 km/h).
We’ve reached out to Tesla for more details and will update this post when / if we hear back.
Acceleration Boost for my LR AWD now available for $2000 😮 #Tesla $TSLA pic.twitter.com/9NQ71Af8nc
— Sibs ⚡ (@AlexSibila) December 19, 2019