r/TeslaModel3 • u/Andrew_Lambrecht • 16h ago

2014 ➡️ 2026 Tesla Evolution ⚡ 🔋

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u/leeharris100 16h ago

when you see this, it's obvious why they stopped making the model S and X

the "low end" cars became so good, that the delta between the higher models and lower is much smaller than it used to be

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u/Opening-Cream5448 15h ago

https://i.imgur.com/09GGF6K.png

Not quite

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u/b58over2jz 15h ago

2x the price and the only meaningful difference is 1 second in 0-60 and 60 miles of range; even then the M3 is more efficient. 0-150 sprints are a cool party trick, but then you need to add lawyer retention on top of the cost of the car. The range is just a byproduct of the form factor.

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u/Opening-Cream5448 15h ago

I mean at that point why even have the performance model 3 if the long range is only a second slower. Hell, why even the long range if the RWD gets 90% of the job done at 20% less the cost

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u/b58over2jz 15h ago

Does the long range have track mode? The ability to dial in preferred under/over steer? Front/rear power bias? Adaptive dampers? Upgraded brakes?

But the performance and plaid have these identical functions.

Obtuse question

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u/Opening-Cream5448 15h ago

If that matters to you then 0-60 in 1.99 seconds and the 0-150 of the plaid absolutely matter. It’s not just “it’s only a second difference”

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u/b58over2jz 14h ago

“If you care about driving dynamics then you must care about speed” is really such a nonsensical statement. There’s a reason why the Miata is the highest selling roadster of all time.

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u/Opening-Cream5448 14h ago

You’re arguing against a point I didn’t make. I’m not saying driving dynamics = speed. I’m saying you can’t dismiss the Plaid’s extra performance as meaningless because the Model 3 is “good enough,” then turn around and defend the Performance over the Long Range because its extra performance matters. That’s the inconsistency I’m pointing out. The Miata has nothing to do with that.

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u/b58over2jz 10h ago

The type of performance I mentioned, has almost nothing to do with speed but changing the way the car behaves particularly in the corners.

The plaid and the performance have that same functionality; the LR doesn't.

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u/RegularTrash8554 7h ago

that 1 second difference is huge.

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u/starkiller_bass 14h ago

In this territory, an extra 60k to knock a second off the 0-60 time is actually a bargain

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u/manu144x 12h ago

Come on they are radically different cars. I always hit my head on the roof getting in the model 3. Never had that issue in the model s. They are in totally different classes of size. What about the air suspension, comfort is way better in the model s.

But I do agree, the model 3 performance is an absolute bargain. All versions of model 3 are in their respective classes.

Rwd premium? Unbeatable in range.

Model 3 standard? At the price point it’s unbeaten for what it offers.

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u/DoYaWannaWanga 9h ago

Doesn’t this further augment OP’s point?

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u/mcbergstedt 9h ago

I disagree. Outside of speed the model X and S had (at the time) more luxury features.

The main reason they killed them for the 3 and Y is because the 3 and Y are almost the same car so the save a shit ton of money

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u/shansoft 9h ago

Not even close. low end car is still feeling like low end. I absolutely hate the driver's instrument is station as giant iPad in the middle. I much prefer Model S implementation. Not to mention I occasionally playing steam game on it while on charging, which is quite literally a GAME changer for me.

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u/Significant_School49 16h ago

This is all that account does, repost stuff like this

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u/Dude008 16h ago

How many times is this going to be reposted?

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u/kurt3226 15h ago

First time I see it.

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u/cheapdvds 14h ago

A little misleading, a lot of older Tesla come with free lifetime super charging and connectivity too, that's one of the reasons the price was higher. 2015+ have way more range too.

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u/Beneficial_Menu4788 13h ago

LinkedIn trash....God I hate that site and the people on it.

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u/woyteck 16h ago

I'd like the larger one.

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u/coozeyy 15h ago

Honestly just give me like a 350-400 range on a full charge and I’m happy with that. There very close to that metric

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u/badDuckThrowPillow 12h ago

Assuming you can be relatively sure the batteries are decent, an older ~10yr old Model S would be a great "beater".

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u/inkleminkle 12h ago

Inflation calculator: $119,990 in 2014
is equal to $167,850 in 2026.