Your Definitive Guide to the new Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car lease

UK Comany car & fleet drivers is the the new Tesla Model 3 Performance your electric car lease choice?

The Tesla group have been busy in the UK’s press and media this week. Only two days ago (22 April 2024) the BBC , and others, were reporting on the brand’s decision to reduce the cost of some of its vehicles across the globe. Indeed, this price adjustment of EVs in the UK has not gone amiss with a lot of other brands, with some European manufacturers appealing to the EU to assist in production or in applying levies to Chinese imports.

Tesla are seemingly no more immune from this competitive aspect than the likes of BMW, Mercedes or Audi who are communicating the same concerns. The Chinese EV market is somewhat more mature and advanced than many in Europe and brands like BYD and Nio are rolling out further cost-effective options which UK customers can lease at considerably lower rates than some of the aforementioned options.

But Tesla are not averse from discounts or price changes; the brand will often drop prices on their Tesla Y SUV or 3 Saloon in the UK. And with the brand not aiming to release their cost-effective Model 2 hatchback any time soon (or not at all), they only have RHD versions on these two options to make an impact in our market this side of 2025.

To bolster their push in the UK, the Tesla UK team today announced that the new Model 3 will now be available in the popular Performance specification. And with the AWD now available to be delivered in May / June 2024, could this be at the top of your company car lists?

The new Model 3 EV will be well-stocked in specification with Performance design, sports seats, adaptive suspension, adaptive damping, ventilated seats, 20” Warp alloys, performance brakes, 15.4” centre touchscreen, 8” second row display in the back, studio sound quality with the 17-speaker system (including dual subwoofers and amplifiers), phone key integration, wireless phone charging, glass roof, carbon fibre details inside, navigation and Track Mode.

The Enhanced Autopilot (at £3,400) adds navigation on Autopilot and auto lane change with the Full Self-driving Capability (at £6,800) adding more autonomous driving including traffic light and stop control.

On colours, select from Pearl White, Deep Blue, Solid Black, Ultra Red and the new Stealth Grey. Only the 20” alloys are available. But you can select your own interior choice with the standard black or the chargeable white available. Other than your dedicated charge point, you are good to go.

But how does the new Model 3 Performance perform?

This AWD Saloon will have a 75 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.3 seconds, 163 mph top speeds and 461 kW (or 618hp). Expect a combined winter range of 235 miles with warmer weather allowing for 325 miles – a 285 mile combined.

On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 8 hour and 15 mins 0 – 100% charging times with the 250 kW DC maximum allowing 27 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 594L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 152 mpg. It also has no confirmed Bidirectional capabilities yet. The Heat Pump is standard.

Ready to order your new Tesla Model 3? Simply head to the Tesla website and build your configuration - send this to our team to build your bespoke quotation. For more or help or advice in taking your business all-electric, don’t forget to call our expert term at e-car lease on 01942 910 001 or email at [email protected].

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