Tesla's New Speed Demon: 2024 Model 3 Performance Nears 10-Second Quarter-Mile Time
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The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance is turning heads with its jaw-dropping speed and impressive performance metrics. Tesla enthusiast and owner, MFAM Tesla (@JoshuaThePilot), has unveiled screenshots that detail the performance capabilities of this new electric sedan.
In the recent screenshots shared, the Model 3 Performance achieved a quarter-mile time of 11.09 seconds and an electrifying 0-60 mph time of 3.15 seconds (an even quicker 2.92 seconds with a 1-foot rollout). The owner mentioned, “You asked and you shall receive,” detailing the conditions during the run: “outside air temperature 69°, state of charge 91%, battery temperature just got done super charging, road conditions. It was raining and wet. I could feel the tire slipping during launch. This is a 10.9 second car under good conditions.”
The potential for breaking the 11-second barrier is tangible, making the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance a contender among the elite. With a starting price of just $54,990 in the US, this electric sedan provides incredible performance at a fraction of the cost of higher-end models. For context, the Tesla Model S Plaid, which can do the quarter-mile in approximately 8 seconds, comes with a significantly higher price tag of $87,990, a far cry from its initial price of nearly $140,000 in 2021.
Beyond just speed, the 2024 Model 3 Performance has made strides in range as well. With an updated EPA estimated range of 303 miles, up from the previous 296 miles, this sedan ensures longer journeys with fewer stops. In terms of speed, it boasts a top speed of 163 mph (262 kph), keeping it competitive with other high-performance electric vehicles.
The pricing of the Model 3 Performance can be quite attractive too. With a base price of $54,990, it can be further reduced to $42,490 after federal tax credits worth $7,500 and an additional $5,000 savings over five years in gas. Joshua, the aforementioned Tesla owner, echoed the sentiment, “Not bad for a 50k vehicle.”
