2021 TESLA MODEL 3 RANGE INCREASE AUSTRALIA

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Tesla Tom discusses the significant range and battery upgrades for the 2021 Tesla Model 3 in Australia and New Zealand. The Standard Range Plus (now simply 'Model 3') sees its WLTP range increase to 491km from 448km, with a battery size jump from 50kWh to 62kWh. However, this comes at the cost of acceleration, dropping from 5.6 to 6.1 seconds for 0-100km/h. The Long Range model also receives a bump to 614km WLTP range from 580km, with its battery increasing to 82kWh, while acceleration remains unchanged. The reviewer notes that vehicles produced from October onwards will receive these upgrades, with current quarter deliveries potentially being 'unicorn' cars with the new battery but old acceleration. The discussion also touches on the renaming of the base model from 'Standard Range Plus' to just 'Model 3', and the ongoing debate about whether owners prioritize range over acceleration.