- Jul 8, 2025 4:33 pm Perhaps in response to the recently launched fully-electric (EV) Xiaomi YU7, which reportedly received 200,000 pre-orders in just three minutes, Tesla has now announced updates for the Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variants of its Model 3 and Model Y in China, CarNewsChina reports. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD benefits the most from this update. Despite no changes made to its battery pack, its CLTC range is now boosted to 753 km, up from 713 km, while performance has also been boosted with a faster 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 3.8 seconds. This performance boost is thanks to the previously optional acceleration boost package now being included as standard, a feature that used to cost CNY14,100 (approx. RM8.3k). Consequently, the sticker price for the updated Model 3 Long Range has increased to CNY285,500 (approx. RM168k). The Model 3 line-up in China consists of three variants, with prices starting from CNY235,500 (approx. RM139k) for the base Rear-Wheel Drive with an unchanged 634 km (CLTC) range, the aforementioned updated Long Range AWD, and the Performance AWD with a range of 623 km (CLTC). For the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, its range has been extended to 750 km (CLTC) from 719 km, with pricing remain unchanged at CNY313,500 (approx. RM185k). The updated variant joins the base RWD variant, which offers 593 km (CLTC, unchanged) of range and is priced at CNY263,500 (approx. RM155k). Neither of the changes to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Long Range AWD variants are reflected in any other markets, including here in Malaysia, which continue to quote a driving range of 629 km and 551 km (WLTP) respectively.