Range (est.): 296mi Top Speed: 163mph 0-60 mph: 2.9sec
All-new high-performance drive units deliver more than combined 500 horsepower and 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Welcome to the most powerful Model 3 ever.
Exclusive to Model 3 Performance, the redesigned front and rear fascias, rear diffuser and carbon fiber spoiler give a unique look, and work together to optimize high-speed stability.
Introducing upgraded 2024 Model 3
All-New Adaptive Suspension: Adaptive damping powered by in-house software gives you enhanced body control, without sacrificing daily usability or comfort.
Track Mode V3 features all-new calibration for the powertrain and adaptive suspension to give you more authority behind the wheel. Plus, you can customize handling balance, stability controls and regenerative braking to set the car up how you like it.
Sport Seats: All-new seat design with enhanced side and cushion bolsters hold you in place, while ventilation keeps you cool.
Performance Chassis: Bespoke chassis and suspension hardware is tuned to provide intuitive, razor-sharp response to driver inputs.
Forged Performance Wheels: Lightweight, staggered wheels provide sharper turn-in response, improved predictability, increased traction out of corners and optimized aerodynamics.
High-Performance Brakes: Enhanced pedal feel and improved heat management ensure consistent braking at all speeds and across a wider temperature range.
Carbon Fiber Details: The lightweight carbon fiber décor and refined weave pattern is unique to Model 3 Performance.
Wheels 20’’ Warp Wheels and Summer Tires – Included Range (est.) : 296mi
Paint Stealth Grey: Included Pearl White Multi-Coat: + $1,000 Deep Blue Metallic: + $1,000 Solid Black: + $1,000 Ultra Red: + $2,000
Interior Black: Included Black and White: + $1,000
In this presentation, France and Lars stand in front of a new 2024 Tesla Model 3 at Tesla design studio in Hawthorne CA, and answer community questions. They give us a valuable technical insight into many improvements and additions to the vehicle.
They have taken a great car and just made it a lot better. Front is a lot leaner the hood is new, down lo with brand new lights which gives the car a little bit more sleek feel to it. This is a pretty big contributor to the overall aero efficiency improvement.
On the rear of the car, the tail lights are now added now to the deck lid to get rid of the seam in the middle of the taillight. It feels more crisp, more precise, more modern with no part lines in it.
They took the opportunity to not just improve the design and the handling and the performance of the car but also to improve the overall materials, fit and finish, and the build quality.
By lowering the nose, they’ve got the profile and the the plan curve of the front end more efficient improving the air to flow up and around and over the car. The rear diffuser down at the bottom of the car makes a big improvement in the way the air travels.
They discuss the aerodynamics of wheels and tires, and how they contribute to the overall efficiency of a vehicle:
The design of the 19″ wheels and tires significantly contributes to the aerodynamic efficiency. The air slips around the tire rather than getting caught up in the blades. This is achieved by making the air perceive the wheel as smaller, allowing it to move quicker around the outside.
Wheel and Tire Profile: As the wheel gets bigger, the profile of the tire gets smaller. The design brings the overall profile back into what the wind perceives as the tire profile. This makes the tire profile from the wind perspective feel thin, even though it’s a big wheel.
Tire Design: The tires have a lower rolling resistance coefficient than any other tires used on Model 3, without compromising lateral performance or steering response. This is achieved by changing the compound of the tire to increase grip while decreasing rolling resistance. These two aspects occur at different frequencies, and by shifting the damping curve through the compound, both can be optimized.
Speed and Energy Efficiency: The top speed was lowered based on data showing that people don’t usually drive at high speeds. This allowed for the reduction of ply overlays in the belt on the shoulder area of the tire, which reduces the energy the tire uses to move down the road, thereby increasing overall range. In essence, the design and engineering of the wheels and tires aim to balance aerodynamics, performance, and energy efficiency. The tires, being the only part of the car that touches the ground, play a crucial role in achieving this balance. They need to be quiet, comfortable, aerodynamically efficient, and performant, all while having low rolling resistance.
Exterior design changes: Front End: The front end has new headlights and a new hood. These changes contribute to a more mature and sleeker look.
Size and Affordability: One of the original ideas of the Model 3 was to be 5% smaller and much more affordable than the Model S. The new design further emphasizes this concept, making the car feel smaller, more attainable and efficient.
Air to Tire Gap and Side to Side Gap: The tire improvements have allowed for a reduction in the air to tire gap and the side to side gap. This not only helps with efficiency but also gives the car a cooler look.
Stance: The stance of the car has improved. The car sits better, and when viewed from the front or the rear, it has a great feeling on the road. The muscular proportion of the front fenders and the rear fenders over the tires gives the car a tight feel.
Safety: Safety is the starting point of their design process. They consider safety at every step, from pedestrian protection to the functionality of crumple zones.
Customer Happiness: After safety, customer satisfaction is the priority. They value customer feedback and incorporate it into their designs. Improvements have been made in terms of efficiency, ride comfort, and noise reduction without compromising on handling.
Interior Design: They have introduced an all-new interior, enhancing the premium feel of the cars. Safety features like airbags and restraint systems are integrated in a way that they don’t encumber the user or degrade the car’s aesthetics.
Autopilot System: The fourth version of autopilot system has been introduced, featuring higher resolution cameras. This has improved active safety systems.
Active Safety Features: All Tesla cars come standard with every safety feature you can think of. This includes lane keeping, side collision assist, automatic emergency braking, and cross-traffic emergency braking. They believe that their system is superior to others as it can see farther left and right and stop more cross-traffic events. They continuously update and improve their system based on incoming data.
Battery Structure: The battery pack is an integral part of the car’s structure. It is located low between the rocker and the floor, providing a stiff object that absorbs frontal crash energies. It also contributes to the car’s torsional rigidity, which is crucial for the car’s responsiveness and solid feel.
Torsional Rigidity: This refers to how quickly load transfer occurs from the initial steering response on the outside wheel through the car to the back. A car with high torsional rigidity feels more responsive and solid, contributing to a luxury feel.
Safety Platform Architecture: Safety comes first in Tesla’s design. The architecture allows for an isolated, rigid occupant cabin. All energy during an accident is absorbed in the front, and the car also offers side protection. The door structure on the new Model 3, designed to improve side impact safety, is a result of analyzing field data.
Crumple Zone: The car has a massive crumple zone and includes 120mm of extrusion on the side of the battery pack to absorb energy during an accident. This contributes to Tesla’s claim of having the lowest probability of injury among cars.
The team at Tesla strives to create cars that are not only safe but also aesthetically pleasing. They believe that customers want products that look good and are safe, and they aim to deliver on both fronts.
Affordability and Tax Credit: The current Model 3 starts at $38,990, with lease prices starting at about $329 per month. When you lease a car, you can benefit from a $7,500 credit that’s distributed over the payment, effectively giving you money back every time you make a payment. Tesla is always working to qualify for incentives offered in different regions by manufacturing cars locally.
Interior Design: Tesla has made the interior space of their cars more premium, even at the base price point. The interiors now feature ultra suede, new textiles, and updated seats. The new interior design improves on the theme of the original Model 3.
Battery Details: Tesla uses different kinds of batteries in their vehicles across the globe. The standard Range Model 3s come with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, which allow you to charge all the way up and use the full range of the battery every day. The range is up to 272 miles now. Tesla focuses on real-world range, and the fleet efficiency of this car is actually 10% more. Despite some changes in the EPA testing protocol, the actual efficiency is 10% more, so the difference between the sticker range and what you get is less than before.
Supercharging Network: Tesla has an extensive supercharging network, making it unlikely for you to be stranded without a charging station nearby. The user interface always guides you to a supercharger before you run out of charge.
Battery Longevity: Tesla offers a warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The battery is designed to outlast the car. All lithium-ion batteries lose some range over time, but Tesla works to minimize this by monitoring the battery’s temperature and ensuring it remains constant during charging. According to third-party stats, Tesla batteries perform the best over the life of the car, losing only single digits or maybe 10% over eight years.
Range Enhancements: Several elements contribute to the car’s range. These include 219 CDA aero efficiency, wheel design, and continuous innovation in the battery space. Tesla also focuses on low power consumption and is committed to reducing sentry mode consumption by 40%. The biggest effect on range is how fast you accelerate, so being gentle on the accelerator can help maintain range.
Redesigned Interior: The all-new interior includes a center console with compartments, ambient lighting, and an upgraded steering wheel. The stalks have been removed and indicators are now on the steering wheel. The car also comes with an improved user interface. The interior is incredibly quiet, reducing wind noise and enhancing the overall feel of the car.
Audio System: The dual motor Tesla car has 17 speakers, more than the original 14. In the base version, two low power subwoofers have been added, increasing the total to nine speakers and two woofers.
Design Improvements: While the new Model 3 may look similar to the old one, there have been numerous changes under the hood. Any weak areas have been reinforced, more baffles have been added to absorb noise, and frequency selective damping has been introduced for added comfort. These changes aren’t visible but contribute to the overall quality of the car.
Traction: Tesla cars have close to a 50/50 weight distribution, providing a lot of mass on the rear for traction. Traction is a function of slip, and Tesla’s motors can control slip 100 times a second, allowing the car to handle well in the snow as long as the right tires are used.
Ambient Lighting: The ambient lighting was added to enhance the overall cabin ambiance and elevate the premium feel of the interior. The lighting can be configured on the screen to any color, allowing the user to change the mood of the interior.
Seat Design: Tesla designs its own seats in-house. The new seat design is more comfortable, especially in the rear. The seats are heated and cooled, and the ventilation system creates a tighter seal and more flow through the foam, making the seats cool down almost twice as fast as most other companies’ seats.
Rear Seat Entertainment: An 8-inch touchscreen has been added to the back, allowing rear seat passengers to control their own climate, watch movies, and connect via Bluetooth to use headphones. This addition gives the rear seat a more premium feel and makes the car more family-friendly.
Functional Vehicle: Despite these enhancements, the seats still fold flat, allowing for a large amount of storage through the rear trunk. This makes the vehicle highly functional.
Interior Enhancements: Additional sealing has been added in the doors, and the secondary seal stiffness has been increased. These changes have improved the cabin quietness, especially at high speeds. The car is noticeably quieter than other cars at the same price point.
They emphasize that the car is packed with amazing engineering feats that contribute to a great driving and ownership experience. All features come standard with the car; there’s no need to buy additional packages.
The car is available in new colors, including Ultra Red and Stealth Gray, and different color interiors are also available. The new 2024 Model 3 is worth checking out.
Tesla’s Mission: Tesla’s mission is to democratize electric vehicles (EVs) by making them affordable and accessible to more people. The first step towards this is to make a great car that’s affordable.
Refined with more range, an all-new premium interior and a noticeably quieter ride. Designed to meet global 5-star safety requirements. Active safety features like Automatic Emergency Braking come standard at no extra cost.
AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Front (AWD vehicles)
AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Transmission
Type
Single speed fixed gear
Gearbox Ratio
9.03:1
Steering
Type
Rack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitive
Number of turns lock to lock
2.14
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Brakes
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system
Calipers
Front: Four piston fixed Rear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake Sliding
Rotor Diameter (ventilated)
Front: 12.6″/320 mm Rear: 13.2″/335 mm
Front Rotor thickness
New: 0.98″/25 mm Service limit: 0.91”/23 mm
Rear Rotor thickness
New: 0.79″/20 mm Service limit: 0.71”/18 mm
Lateral runout
0.050 mm
Chordal runout
0.040 mm
Disk thickness variation (DTV)
0.010 mm
Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.393″/10 mm Service limit: 0.110″/2.8 mm
Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 9 mm Service limit: 2.1 mm
Parking brake
Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear caliper
Suspension
Front
Independent, double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper, sway bar
Do not expose Model 3 to ambient temperatures above 140° F (60° C) or below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24 hours at a time.
Wheel Specifications (Factory)
Wheel Diameter
Location
Size
Offset (mm)
18″
Front/Rear
18X8.5J
38
19″
Front/Rear
19X8.5J
38
Lug Nut Torque
129 lb. ft (175 Nm)
Lug Nut Socket Size
21 mm
Tire Specifications (Factory)
Tire Size
Location
Size
18″
Front/Rear
235/45R18
19″
Front/Rear
235/40R19
Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire pressures printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is visible when the driver’s door is open.
Battery: Standard Range Acceleration: 5.8 s 0-60 mph Range: 272 miles (EPA est.) Effective Range: 267-272 miles Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive Top Speed: 140 mph Seating: 5 Adults Wheels: 18″ or 19″ 18″ Aero Wheels, All-Season Tires – Included 19″ Sport Wheels, All-Season Tires + $1500 Weight: 3,862 lbs Cargo: 23 cu ft Displays: 15″ Center Touchscreen Supercharging Max/Payment Type: 170 kW Max; Pay Per Use Onboard Charger Max: 7.6 kW max (32A) Warranty: Basic Vehicle – 4 years or 50,000 mi, whichever comes first Battery & Drive Unit – 8 years or 100,000 mi, whichever comes first Price: $46990
Long Range AWD
Battery: Long Range Acceleration: 4.2 s 0-60 mph Range: 358 miles (EPA est.) Range varies with wheel selection Effective Range: 334-358 miles Drive: Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Top Speed: 145 mph Seating: 5 Adults Wheels: 18″ or 19″ Weight: 4,034 lbs Cargo: 23 cu ft Displays: 15″ Center Touchscreen Supercharging Max/Payment Type: 250 kW Max; Pay Per Use Onboard Charger Max: 11.5 kW max (48A) Warranty: Basic Vehicle – 4 years or 50,000 mi, whichever comes first Battery & Drive Unit – 8 years or 120,000 mi, whichever comes first
Performance
Battery: Long Range Acceleration: 3.1 s 0-60 mph (with rollout subtracted) Range: 315 miles (EPA est.) Drive: Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Top Speed: 162 mph Seating: 5 Adults Wheels: 20″ Überturbine Wheels, Summer Tires Performance Brakes Carbon fiber spoiler Aluminum alloy pedals Weight: 4,048 lbs Cargo: 23 cu ft Displays: 15″ Center Touchscreen Supercharging Max/Payment Type: 250 kW Max; Pay Per Use Onboard Charger Max: 11.5 kW max (48A) Warranty: Basic Vehicle – 4 years or 50,000 mi, whichever comes first Battery & Drive Unit – 8 years or 120,000 mi, whichever comes first Price: $62990
Paint Options
Pearl White Multi-Coat – Included Midnight Silver Metalic – Included Dip Blue Metallic + $1000 Solid Black + $1500 Red Multi-Coat + $2000
Software Options
Enhanced Autopilot + $6000
Navigate on Autopilot Auto Lane Change Autopark Summon Smart Summon
Full Self-Driving Capability + $15000
All functionality of Basic Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
Interior
All Black – Included Black and White + $1000
Interior Features:
All Vegan Interior
Audio and Media: Upgraded audio – immersive sound Music and media over Bluetooth® USB-A port in the glovebox with a 128GB portable storage device included
Comfort: Power adjustable heated front seats Heated front and rear seats Heated steering wheel Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection Convenience Power folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors Custom driver profiles Center console with storage, 4 USB-C ports and wireless charging for 2 smartphones
Safety
Automatic emergency braking Blind spot monitoring Front collision warning Side collision warning Emergency lane departure avoidance and correction Obstacle aware acceleration LED daytime running lights Sentry Mode Cabin Overheat Protection In-app vehicle location monitoring
Rear motor: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive. Front motor (AWD vehicles): AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Transmission
Type
Single speed fixed gear
Gearbox Ratio
9:1
Steering
Steering
Specifications
Type
Rack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitive
Number of turns lock to lock
2.00
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
38 ft (11.6 m)
Brakes
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system
Calipers
Front: Four piston fixed Rear: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake Sliding
Rotor Diameter (ventilated)
Front (non-Performance): 12.6″/320 mm Front (Performance): 13.98″/355 mm Rear (non-Performance): 13.2″/335 mm Rear (Performance): 13.2”/335 mm
Front Rotor thickness
New: 0.98″/25 mm Service limit: 0.91”/23 mm
Rear Rotor thickness
New: 0.79″/20 mm Service limit: 0.71”/18 mm
Lateral runout
0.050 mm
Chordal runout
0.040 mm
Disk thickness variation (DTV)
0.010 mm
Non-Performance Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.393″/10 mm Service limit: 0.110″/2.8 mm
Non-Performance Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.354″/9 mm Service limit: 0.078″/2 mm
Performance Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.393″/10 mm Service limit: 0.085″/2.15 mm
Performance Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.393″/10 mm Service limit: 0.071″/1.8 mm
Parking brake
Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear caliper
Suspension
Suspension
Specifications
Front
Independent, double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper, sway bar
The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with Model 3 remotely using your iPhone® or Android™ phone.
To use the mobile app
To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Model 3:
Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla account credentials.
Enable mobile access to your Model 3 by touching Controls > Safety & Security > Mobile Access.
Turn your phone’s Bluetooth setting ON and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on within your phone’s global settings for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla mobile app, and ensure the Bluetooth setting is enabled.
Your phone and vehicle must both be actively connected to cellular service to allow the mobile app to communicate with your vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always have a functional physical key readily available if parking in an area with limited or absent cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage.
If multiple vehicles are linked to the Tesla Account, you must switch to the Model 3 you want to access in the mobile app before the phone can be used as a key. Swipe left or right to change vehicles.
NOTE: In the event that you require lockout assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty issue, such as having limited cellular connectivity and having no secondary key available, your expenses are not covered under the Roadside Assistance policy.
NOTE: Tesla does not support the use of third party applications to contact Model 3.
Overview
The Tesla mobile app’s home screen allows you to:
• See the name of your vehicle (if you set one). • View your vehicle’s estimated range. • See which gear the vehicle is in (driving, park, etc.). • Enable maximum defrost to warm your vehicle in cold conditions. • Enable keyless driving. • Open the front trunk. • Lock or unlock your vehicle. • View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current firmware version.
For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to the movie, show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla app and it appears on the touchscreen if Model 3 is in Park.
Phone Key
Set up your phone as the key. Once authenticated, your phone’s Bluetooth signal is detected as you approach your vehicle and the doors unlock when you press a door handle. Likewise, when you exit and walk away with the phone, doors automatically lock (provided the Walk-Away Door Lock feature is turned on). You must be near your vehicle and have a key card ready to set up your phone as a phone key.
NOTE: You should always carry a key card or key fob with you in case you park Model 3 in a location with inadequate cell service.
Climate
Check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage). You can also control the seat heaters and defrost the windshield.
Turn Climate On: This allows you to precondition the cabin by moving the direction of air flow from the vents, and turn the seat heaters on or off.
Defrost helps to melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, driver and passenger windows, mirrors.
Using the mobile app to precondition Model 3 also warms the Battery as needed.
NOTE: In some vehicles, depending on vehicle specifications and date of manufacture, using the mobile app to defrost Model 3 also thaws ice on the charge port latch. This is useful in extremely cold weather or icy conditions in which the charge port latch can freeze in place, preventing you from removing or inserting the charge cable.
Controls
The Controls tab allows you do the following:
• Vent or close the windows. • Lock or unlock Model 3 from afar. • Flash the lights or honk the horn to find where Model 3 is parked. • Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive.
Open the front or rear trunk. • Open and close your garage door if your vehicle has a programmed HomeLink connection, if available. • Enable or disable valet mode. • Enable/disable Sentry Mode. • Enable/disable Speed Limit Mode and receive notifications when the vehicle’s driving speed is within approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum speed.
Charging
Check charging progress, stop charging, and receive notifications when charging is started, interrupted, almost complete, or complete. You can also view nearby chargers and send the directions to your vehicle’s touchscreen.
NOTE: When Supercharging, additional notifications alert you of idle fees that may be charged when staying parking at a supercharger after charging is complete. Idle fees are waived if you move Model 3 within five minutes of when the charging is complete.
Location
Locate Model 3 with directions, or track its movement across a map.
Summon
You can park or retrieve Model 3 using Summon or Smart Summon.
Upgrades
View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.
Schedule Service
Scheduling a service visit through the mobile app is easy. After touching Schedule Service, select the type of service needed and follow the directions in the mobile app. Provide as much detail as possible, such as: • Photos, sound recordings, or videos. • Date(s), time(s), and time zone when the issue occurred. • Country of use and location. • Approximate speed the vehicle was traveling (if applicable). • Environmental conditions (rain, snow, cold, etc.). • Road name and type of road (if applicable). • Quality of lane markings (if applicable). • Applicable vehicle settings. • Identifiable symptoms.
Settings
In this settings tab located at the top corner of your phone’s screen (shown as a gear icon), you can:
• Switch to a different vehicle associated with your Tesla account, if you have access to more than one. • Access the Tesla inbox. • View Notifications and customize the notifications you receive, such as when your security alarm has been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start them from afar and check its progress. • Enable or disable Touch ID. • Support the Model 3 Calendar app on the touchscreen by allowing the mobile app to send your phone’s calendar data to your vehicle.
NOTE: Some of these features require installation of the latest version of the mobile app.
NOTE: The above list may not represent an exhaustive list of the functions available on the Tesla mobile app. To ensure access to new and improved features, download updated versions of the mobile app as they become available.
Granting Mobile App Access to a Second Driver
It’s easy to grant mobile app access to a second person that uses Model 3 (such as a family member or friend). Log into your Tesla account, navigate to the associated vehicle, click Manage > Car Access > Add Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. If the person you are adding does not have a Tesla account, a welcome email is sent to their registered email address. Once the account is created, they can access your Model 3 from the mobile app, viewing information and controlling the vehicle remotely.
To remove access, delete the contact information of the second person in the mobile app.
NOTE: If the Add Driver settings do not display in your Tesla account, contact Tesla.
NOTE: Granting mobile app access to a secondary person allows them to view and control everything your mobile app can control.
NOTE: Tesla does not currently allow you to add more than one additional person.
Tesla updates your vehicle’s software wirelessly, constantly providing new features. Tesla recommends you install software updates as soon as they are available on your vehicle. To ensure the fastest and most reliable delivery of software updates, leave Wi-Fi turned on and connected whenever possible. In most cases, your vehicle must be connected to Wi-Fi to start an update.
NOTE: On an as-needed basis, Tesla also sends software updates using a cellular connection.
NOTE: Software updates are not performed when Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp Mode is active.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the vehicle while the software is being updated. Vehicle functions, including some safety systems, may be limited or disabled when a software update is in progress and you could damage the vehicle.
When a software update is available, a yellow clock icon appears at the top of the touchscreen. There are three ways you can install software updates:
• Touch the yellow clock icon to display the scheduling window, which prompts you to select a time to install the update (Set For This Time) or install it now (Install Now). Once scheduled, the yellow clock icon changes to a white clock icon until the update begins. At any time before the update begins, you can touch this clock icon to reschedule the update.
• Touch Controls > Software to determine if an update is available for your vehicle. If available, touch Software Update Available to navigate to the scheduling window, as mentioned above.
• Start updates using the Tesla mobile app.
NOTE: Some software updates can take up to three hours to complete. Model 3 must be in Park while the software is being updated. To ensure the fastest and most reliable delivery of software updates, leave the Wi-Fi turned on and connected whenever possible.
The yellow clock icon becomes a green download icon when a software update is downloading. If a yellow download icon displays, a software update is available but your vehicle is not connected to Wi-Fi. Connect your vehicle to Wi-Fi to start the download.
Software Update Preferences
You can choose how quickly and often you receive software updates. To change your preference, touch Controls > Software > Software Update Preferences and choose either of these options:
• Standard: Receive software updates using the normal rollout timeframe for your region and vehicle configuration. When a software release is made available it has generally been running on other customer vehicles for a period of time.
• Advanced: Receive the latest software updates for your region and vehicle configuration as soon as they are available. Tesla determines how, when, and where to send updates to vehicles based on various factors unique to each release. Keep in mind that although you receive updates as soon as they are available for your specific vehicle, you may not be in the first Tesla group of Tesla owners to receive the update. Choosing Advanced does not enroll your vehicle in Tesla’s early access program.
NOTE: Tesla does not update software upon request for those wanting to receive the latest features and improvements. Selecting Advanced and consistently connecting to Wi-Fi is the best way to receive the latest software updates.
NOTE: The software update window persists until you install the update. You must install a software update as soon it becomes available. Any harm resulting from failure to install a software update is not covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Failure or refusal to install updates can cause some vehicle features to become inaccessible, digital media devices to become incompatible, and can limit Tesla’s ability to diagnose and service your vehicle.
NOTE: Reverting to a previous software version is not possible. If the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a software update was not successfully completed, contact Tesla.
Charging
If Model 3 is charging when the software update begins, charging stops. Charging resumes automatically when the software update is complete. If you are driving Model 3 at the scheduled update time, the update is canceled and must be rescheduled.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, read the release notes displayed on the touchscreen to learn about changes or new features. To display release notes about the current version of your vehicle’s software at any time, touch Controls > Software > Release Notes. Tesla strongly recommends reading all release notes. They may contain important safety information or operating instructions for your Model 3.
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is especially useful in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map updates, Tesla recommends leaving your vehicle connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for example, if parked in your garage overnight).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
Touch the cellular icon (usually LTE or 3G) on the top corner of your touchscreen. Model 3 begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi networks that are within range. NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move your vehicle closer to the access point or consider using a range extender to reach your vehicle.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password (if required), then touch Confirm.
Your vehicle connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever the network is within range, Model 3 automatically connects to it. You can also connect to a hidden network that isn’t shown on the list of scanned networks. Just touch Wi-Fi Settings, enter the name of the network in the resulting dialog box, select the security setting, then touch Add Network.
NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, Model 3 connects to the one most recently used.
NOTE: You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone’s Internet connection via Wi-Fi tethering (subject to fees and restrictions of your mobile carrier).
NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Model 3 automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network.
Voice commands are designed to understand natural requests. You can use voice commands to:
• Call a contact. • Navigate to a location. • Listen to music. • Control various aspects of Model 3.
To initiate a voice command, press the right scroll button on the steering wheel or tap the microphone button on the touchscreen. When you hear the tone, speak your command. As you speak, the touchscreen displays an interpretation of your command. It also displays tips to remind you of the type of commands you can speak. When you finish speaking the command, press the voice button again or simply wait.
• To call a contact on your Bluetooth-connected phone, say “Call” or “Dial”, followed by the contact’s first and/or last name(s). For example, “Call Joe” or “Call Joe Smith”.
• To search for, or navigate to, a location, say “Where is”, “Drive to”, or “Navigate to”, followed by an address, business name, business category, or landmark. For example, “Where is Stanford University?”, “Drive to Tesla in Palo Alto”, or “Navigate to Starbucks on Homestead in Cupertino”. If you have defined a navigation address for your home or work locations, you can use a voice command to navigate there by saying “Navigate home” or “Navigate to work”.
• To listen to an Internet music service, say “Listen to” or “Play”, followed by the name of the song, album, artist, or combination. To improve voice recognition accuracy, provide multiple cues in your command, such as artist plus song (for example, “Listen to Yellow Brick Road” or “Play Yellow Brick Road by Elton John”).
• Control various aspects of Model 3 by speaking statements or commands. For example, “Speed up the wipers”, “The screen is too bright”, “Turn on the driver’s seat heater”, “I’m cold”.
NOTE: To choose the language you want to use for voice commands, touch Controls > Display > Voice Recognition Language.
NOTE: Tesla is continuously improving the ability of Model 3 to recognize voice commands. To support these ongoing quality improvements, Tesla captures short voice recordings anonymously. To protect your privacy, these short recordings are not associated with your personal information or with your vehicle’s identification number. Tesla assures that it is not possible to search any system for a recording associated with a specific customer or vehicle.
Topic
Command
Apps and Settings
“Open browser/phone/camera/lock settings…” “Search Google for the weather…” “Go to tesla.com…”
Car Controls
“Activate sentry mode” “Increase screen brightness” “Turn on windshield wipers/increase wiper speed” “Fold/unfold side mirrors” “Open charge port” “Lock doors”
Climate Controls
“Set the temperature/fan…” “Turn on the air conditioning/dog mode/camp mode…” “Make it warmer” “Set the driver’s seat warmer to…” “Decrease fan speed…” “I’m cold” “Turn on recirculate”
Navigation
“Go home/to work/to the airport…” “Navigate to 45500 Fremont Blvd…” “Take me to the school/the park…” “Zoom in” “Turn on satellite mode/traffic…” “Display Superchargers/Destination Chargers…” “Stop navigation” “Mute voice guidance”
The Calendar app allows you to view scheduled events from your phone’s (iPhone® or Android™) calendar for the current and next day. The Calendar is conveniently integrated with navigation and the Phone app so you can navigate to, or dial into, your next meeting. The Calendar app requires that:
• The Tesla mobile app is running, you are logged in, and the Calendar Sync setting is enabled. The mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to Model 3.
NOTE: To ensure you have access to all features of the Calendar app, it is recommended that you use the most recent version of the mobile app.
• Your phone is connected to Model 3 via Bluetooth (for privacy reasons, calendar data displays only from a connected phone). • Mobile access to Model 3 is turned on (touch Controls > Safety & Security > Allow Mobile Access). • Both your phone and Model 3 have good connectivity.
When you enter Model 3, the touchscreen can display a reminder of the day’s events. You can customize if and when your calendar events are displayed by touching the settings icon located in the top left corner of the Calendar app, then choosing from one of the options available for the Show Calendar Upon Entry setting.
If a calendar event includes an address, a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to navigate to the event’s location. When an event on your Calendar takes place within the next hour and has a uniquely specified address, the touchscreen notifies you if there is a better route due to traffic, even when you’re not currently using navigation.
If an event has a uniquely specified address and takes place within two hours of you entering your vehicle and preparing to drive, Model 3 will automatically route you to the event’s address.
Touch an event’s information icon to display all notes associated with the event. If the notes include one or more phone numbers, the information icon shows a phone icon and the calendar displays the first phone number found. Touch to initiate a phone call. You can also initiate a phone call by touching any number in an event’s notes popup window (this is especially useful for conference calls). If the notes contain a web link, you can touch the link to open it in the web browser (if equipped).
If events are displayed from multiple calendars, touch the list icon in the top right corner to filter the list of events to show only those from one or more specified calendars.
You can use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free in Model 3 provided your phone is within operating range. Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet (9 meters), performance can vary based on the phone you are using.
Before using your phone with Model 3, you must pair it. Pairing sets up Model 3 to work with your Bluetooth-capable phone.
NOTE: Authenticating your phone to use as a Model 3 key does not also allow you to use the phone hands-free, play media from it, etc. You must also pair it as described below.
You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Model 3 always automatically connects to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). If you want to connect to a different phone, see “Connecting to a Paired Phone” section below.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the phone’s battery is low.
NOTE: In addition to phones, you can also pair Bluetooth-enabled devices with Model 3. For example, you can pair an iPod Touch or an iPad or Android tablet to stream music.
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired, Model 3 can connect to it whenever the phone is within range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting inside Model 3:
Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone are powered on.
On your phone, enable Bluetooth and ensure it is discoverable. NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.
Touch the Bluetooth icon on the top of the touchscreen.
On the touchscreen, touch Add New Device > Start Search. The touchscreen displays a list of all available Bluetooth devices within operating distance.
On the touchscreen, touch the phone with which you want to pair. Within a few seconds, the touchscreen displays a randomly generated number, and your phone should display the same number.
Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number displayed on the touchscreen. Then, on your phone, confirm that you want to pair.
If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow Model 3 to access your contacts and media files.
When paired, Model 3 automatically connects to the phone, and the touchscreen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone’s name to indicate that the connection is active.
At any time, you can display the Bluetooth settings screen to change settings associated with a connected device. For example, you can designate a connected phone as the Priority Device. This is useful in situations where you have connected more than one phone, and both phones are frequently used in Model 3 at the same time. Model 3 automatically attempts to connect to the priority device before others.
Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
Once paired, you can use the Bluetooth settings screen (touch the Bluetooth icon on the touchscreen’s top status bar) to specify whether you want to allow access to your phone’s contacts and recent calls. If access is turned on, you can use the phone app to display and make calls to people in your list of contacts and on your recent calls lists.
NOTE: Before contacts can be imported, you may need to either set your phone to allow syncing or respond to a popup on your phone to confirm that you want to sync contacts. This varies depending on the type of phone you are using. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your phone.
NOTE: You can turn access to your contacts and recent calls on or off at any time by displaying the Bluetooth settings screen, choosing the phone, and then changing the setting associated with contacts and recent calls.
Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone
If you want to disconnect your phone and use it again later, simply touch Disconnect on the Bluetooth settings screen. If you do not want to use your phone with Model 3 again, touch Forget This Device. Once you forget a device, you need to pair it again if you want to use it with Model 3.
NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects whenever you leave Model 3.
NOTE: Unpairing the phone has no effect on using the phone as a key.
Connecting to a Paired Phone
Model 3 automatically connects to a phone that you designated as Priority Device on the Bluetooth settings screen. If you have not set a phone as a priority, Model 3 connects to the last phone to which is was connected, provided it is within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range, it attempts to connect with the next phone that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the Bluetooth icon on the top of the touchscreen. The Bluetooth window displays a list of paired phones. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone you want to connect to is not listed, you must pair the phone.
When connected, the Model 3 touchscreen displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone name to show that the connection is active.
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to Model 3 using Bluetooth, and you have allowed access to your phone’s contacts, you can use the phone app to display and make a hands-free call to anyone listed on your phone:
• Recent Calls list. The list displays calls in chronological order with the most recent call listed first. You can display all calls or just those that are missed, incoming, or outgoing.
• Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order and can be sorted by first name or last name. You can also choose a letter on the right side of the list to quickly scroll to the names that begin with the selected character. When you touch a name on your contacts list, the contact’s available number(s) displays on the right pane, along with other available information (such as address). Touch the contact’s number to make a call.
You can also view, send, and receive text messages on the touchscreen. Instead of typing a text message, touch the microphone to enter text using your voice.
WARNING: To minimize distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, do not view or send text messages when the vehicle is in motion. Pay attention to road and traffic conditions at all times when driving.
Making a Phone Call
You can make a phone call by:
• Speaking a voice command. • Choosing a number from your contact or recent calls list in the phone app. • Using the Model 3 on-screen dialer in the phone app.
NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can also initiate a call by dialing the number or selecting the contact directly from your phone.
NOTE: You can also make a phone call by touching a pin on the map and choosing the phone number (if available) on the popup window.
Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone receives an incoming call, the touchscreen displays the caller’s number or name (if the caller is in your phone’s contact list and Model 3 has access to your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen to Answer or Ignore the call.
NOTE: Depending on the phone you are using and what speakers you used for your most recent call, your phone may prompt you to choose which speakers you want to use for the incoming call.
WARNING: Stay focused on the road at all times while driving. Using or programming a phone while driving, even with Bluetooth enabled, can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Follow all applicable laws regarding the use of phones while driving, including, but not limited to, laws that prohibit texting and require hands-free operation at all times.