Tesla Model 3 Adds Bigger Screen and Gets QuickerMarc Urbano - Car and DriverTesla has rolled out several small updates to the Model 3, including a new, larger 16-inch touchscreen.The Model 3 Performance also gets more horsepower, now listed at 528 hp, and seven more miles of range.Tesla now claims the Model 3 Premium AWD can do zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, four tenths better than before.Rather than follow a strict model-year schedule, Tesla likes to roll out updates to its lineup whenever they are ready, and the automaker announced yesterday that the Model 3 is getting a slew of changes in North America. Tesla didn't specify when these new features will arrive, but we have to assume they will be in effect almost immediately.Inside, the Model 3 will now feature a new 16-inch touchscreen, replacing the current 15.4-inch screen. This new display also reportedly has a higher pixel density, and it's standard across the lineup. It's likely the same 16-inch screen that Tesla slotted into the Model Y earlier this year.Every Model 3 in the US, Puerto Rico & Mexico now comes with a larger 16" center touchscreenAdditional highlights– Black headliner for Model 3 Performance, also more range (316 miles, up from 309) & improved peak power at 528hp– Model 3 Premium AWD accelerates even quicker… pic.twitter.com/dIdflr8F33— Tesla North America (@tesla_na) October 2, 2026Tesla also upgraded the Model 3 Performance, with peak power now listed at 528 horsepower, up from the 510 hp that the sporty sedan launched with in 2024. Strangely, however, Tesla still makes the same claim of a 2.9-second sprint to 60 mph. The Performance version of Tesla's sedan also gets a new black headliner, and range has improved from 309 to 316 miles.Last but not least, Tesla also says the Model 3 Premium AWD model is quicker, now able to hit 60 mph in a claimed 3.8 seconds, versus the previous mark of 4.2 seconds. Tesla didn't reveal what led to this improved result, so we don't know if the Premium AWD model has more power, and if so, how much more. Range appears to be unaffected by the more rapid acceleration, still estimated at 346 miles.These upgrades to the Model 3 all come at no additional cost, with Tesla leaving pricing unchanged. The Model 3 currently starts at $38,630 in base rear-wheel-drive form, with the Premium AWD model requiring $49,130. The Model 3 Performance rings in at $56,630. Still, the Model 3 in North America misses out on one feature that Tesla added overseas. In China, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, Tesla also added a vehicle-to-load function, allowing owners to power external devices using their car. It's unclear why the feature was left off the Model 3 in the U.S.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
