Back in December 2020 I put together this list, after the latest announcement (Jan 2021) I’ve updated it with what we now know.
UPDATE: As of June 10th reveal/delivery event we know even more, I’ve updated the list.
= No = Awaiting confirmation = Yes confirmed = Similar change but not quite the same
- ❌ Soft Closing Doors (similar to X)
- ❌ Kick/Foot sensor for boot/trunk
- ✅ Improved Noise-cancelling Glass (Model 3/Y)
- ✅ Heat Pump (Model 3/Y)
- ✅ Model 3 style keycard / Bluetooth app
- ✅/ ❌Track Mode (sort of, it gives drag strip mode)
- ✅Changes to the inverter/motor cooling to prevent power fade
- ❌ Built-in worldwide ‘travel’ plug with pure sinewave inverter alongside
- ✅ USB-C throughout in both the boot and centre console.
- ❓ Hidden and built-in USB-C behind the dash (to aid additional device powering e.g. 3rd party trackers/dash cameras)
- ✅ Model 3/Y style cabin heating
- ❌ New 180° camera in the nose of the car
- ❌ 360° camera views
- ❌ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- ❌New Premium Interior Pack (e.g. contrast stitching)
- ✅ Dechromed (like 3/Y)
- ❓ Native CCS 350kW (not clear but doesn’t appear to be)
- ✅/❌ Cooling and Massage seats with additional adjustability
- ❓Upgraded Brakes
- ✅/ ❌New Exterior stronger lights with Matrix (So this is a bit confusing, the manual references something called Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) but it’s not clear how new or Matrix light
- ❌ Electrochromatic roof and windows
- ❌ Customised RGB+W LED interior lighting
- ❌ Powered Frunk
- ❌ Passenger Seat Profiles
- ✅ New centre console
- ✅ New internet browser (not linked to the announcement)
- ❌ Grab handles
- ❌ Hidden Tow Bar
- ✅ More performance
- ✅ More range
- ❌ Dedicated rain sensor
- ⚠️ £20,000 price increase to pay for it all (£6,000 price increase so far)
Other cool things that weren’t on my list but that are great to see Tesla do:
- Torque Vectoring
- Ventilated seats return
- Folding Rear Seats with a button with removable headrests
- Active noise cancellation in the front seats
- Coat hooks are now built in
- Rear arm rest
- Towing eye now has a place in the frunk
- New wider tyres for more grip and performance
- New motors will aid in range
- Drag Strip mode (3 hours)
- New HVAC system
- New 12V battery
- The front and rear screen + their layouts
- New gaming controller
Things that I dislike that they’ve done:
❌Removal of red brake callipers for Plaid
❌Removal of the standard steering wheel (at least give people the option)
What have I missed or do you disagree with one? Let me know in the comments.