Tesla has quietly made some welcome improvements to the Model 3 and Model Y, though not everyone will get them just yet. The latest modifications to the popular electric vehicles are coming to the Asian and European markets, including the UK and Australia, while official availability in the US has yet to be confirmed.
The Tesla Model 3 benefits the most from this. There is now, like the updated Tesla Model Y, a front camera built into the car with built-in heating and a spray system to keep the camera lens clean in all conditions. Owners have been asking for this visibility improvement for years, and while it’s subtle, it’s an instantly noticeable change when navigating narrow city streets or complex parking lots.
Tesla also brought back something that many drivers lacked: a turn signal. In the past, cars used touch controls on the steering wheel, which divided opinion among drivers. Tesla has confirmed that there is an upgrade option for the Stalk, but not for the camera.
Model 3 and Model Y also benefit from longer battery life thanks to improved batteries with higher density cells. In the Model 3 range, the rear-wheel drive variant now offers up to 323 WLTP miles on 19-inch wheels or around 544 miles on regular 18-inch wheels. The long-range rear-wheel drive manages 466 WLTP miles in 18 seconds, compared to 700 km. Long-range all-wheel drive range covers 445 WLTP miles in 18 seconds, while the performance range spans from 328 to 355 WLTP miles.
On Model Y, long-range all-wheel drive now covers 390 WLTP miles on 19-inch wheels or 602 miles on 20-inch wheels, up from 364 and 353 miles. This isn’t a revolutionary increase, but I’ve found that even a small increase in range makes a significant difference in how confidently you plan longer trips.
There’s also a small, noticeable change: Tesla’s “T” logo is gone from the front of the Model 3. The trunk branding remains, but Tesla is clearly continuing its trend toward minimal exterior badges.
So far, these updates are limited to Asia, Europe, UK and Australia. American customers may feel left out, but there are clues about what to expect. A handful of Model 3 Performance owners in the US have already shared photos of their cars with the new front-facing camera online, suggesting a gradual rollout is happening behind the scenes, though nothing has been officially confirmed.
