Tesla just started shipping the refresh Tesla Model 3 (Project Highland) to stores across the country in an attempt to get Demo models in the hands of customers. This gives consumers a chance to experience the new refreshed Model 3 first hand and place their order for their very own.

As of now, there is a 2-3 month wait to get a new Model 3 in this new refreshed setup. That wait is expected to continue to extend as people start getting a first hand account of the vehicle, both on the body and interior, as well as the way the car drives.

After driving the Tesla Model 3, in this case a Model 3 RWD, I have some immediate thoughts. I have previously owned both a Model 3 SR RWD and a Model 3 LR AWD. Both vehicles were very similar, except for range and acceleration.

This base Model 3 that I drove today was far superior than my previous Tesla Model 3's and comes with a whole suite of new features and updates. Of course there are the obvious things like new bumpers, head lights, tail lights, wheels, etc. but there are also some pretty big updates on the inside.

The refresh Tesla Model 3 now comes with a screen in the back, updated dash, new seats that include cooled seats in the front, stalkless steering wheel, with turn signals on the wheel and shifting on the screen, LED color changing ambient lighting, a new improved suspension for a softer ride, better aerodynamics and wheels and tires for a more efficient ride and new range.

The things that did not change are the overall size, acceleration and price. In fact, Tesla was able to add quite a few new top end features to this new Tesla without increasing prices by using a bit of redesign magic. There are some visual changes that show cheaper materials, such as the dash and center console, but the biggest changes are hidden, in the way the car is made.

Tesla continues to improve their cutting edge body casting capabilities, and the refresh Model 3 is no exception. The new processes underneath the paint help improve production significantly and reduce those costs. This allows Tesla to both reduce cost to produce and also expand margin.

After my demo with this 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD, I can say confidently that this is a far superior car than its predecessor. The car is smooth, quiet and the materials feel far more solid on the whole. Although there are some things I dont like, such as the center console, dash and lack of fog lights, the improvements and new features far outweigh these less than ideal changes.

The new refreshed Model 3 is sure to be a top selling car, and early indications show that orders are coming in much faster than Tesla can produce, making for extended lead times.

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