Tesla is starting to take orders for the Model 3 Highland, and more details are emerging about its presentation.

The launch of the long-awaited Tesla Model 3 Highland is so close that even some stores located in China have started accepting orders for the new model. At least that’s what the local paper says this Wednesday. China Securities Journal.

They specifically offer buyers the option to choose between taking one of the Tesla Model 3 models available at stock – take advantage of the discounts that the brand currently offers in an Asian country – or vice versa, wait for other versions – including Highland–.

The above environment also ensures that the official presentation of the new car will take place sometime this montha time window that matches the information released in recent weeks in this regard.

When will the Tesla Model 3 Highland be unveiled?

In March, Reuters He named September as the month when production of the Tesla Model 3 Highland will begin at the Shanghai plant. A few months later, in July, the local newspaper Zemian He assured that the reconstruction of the aforementioned plant, necessary for the release of the new model, is almost completed, hinting at an early launch.

In the first weeks of August some sources indicated 14th day of the specified month as the day on which would stop current production model 3 (at the Shanghai plant) and all lines will only produce the Highland version. Target I would be produce 7,000 units in August and 10,000 in September. If this is true, then the official launch of the car should take place in the near future, the publication assures. China Securities Journal.

Except, multiple Tesla Model 3 have been seen during the last weeks with front and back cover. Images have also surfaced on social media claiming to show the dashboard, door trim and even the front of the new version.

In Europe, Tesla Model 3 delivery dates now point to October or November.which contrasts with the fast deliveries the brand has made throughout 2023. Given that the Shanghai plant is responsible for supplying demand for the Model 3 in Europe, it is highly likely that this additional delay is caused by the Highlands launch.

What will change in the Tesla Model 3 Highland?

Tesla Model 3 Highland will bring with it various improvements. The most notable is the simplification of production and, consequently, the lower price for it. However, it is not known whether this will result in a lower selling price or simply an increase in the brand’s profits.

To achieve such a goal, Tesla will resort to Gigacasting, a technique that the brand uses in the production of other models. This allows, thanks to special equipment developed by Tesla, to melt and mold aluminum blocks larger than usual. In this way, the brand can create larger parts in one step – instead of creating and assembling several smaller elements, as is the case with most car production lines. Thus, Tesla simplifies the production chain and reduces costs.

Also Tesla is expected to use CATL M3P batteries., which, among other improvements, boast a higher density than the current ones. middle 36KR guarantees that in the case of the cheapest model 3, the battery will have a capacity of 66 kWh, which is 12% more than the 59 kWh of the equivalent current model.

According to various rumors published in recent weeks, besides the design, production or battery, the Model 3 Highland will also bring other interesting changes:

• I would put new headlights on both front and rear.
• It will include HW4 autonomous driving.
• It would get rid of the gear levers and turn signals, as in the Model S.
• I would install a new ambient lighting system.
• I would release a new, better sound system.
• Barbell or standard handlebar with electronic steering.

None of these changes have been confirmed by the brand, so it is possible that many of them are not in the Tesla Model 3 Highland get to the roads. We will have to wait for its official presentation to have a 100% clear idea of ​​what this new car will finally be like.