Tesla Model 3 Performance Facelift May Get New Motor, VIN Suggests

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Tesla Model 3 Performance Facelift May Get New Motor, VIN Suggests
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A document from the Netherlands' vehicle authority shows that the M3P's VIN has the letter 'T' in the eighth position, suggesting a different type of motor.

Performance anymore. Well, it looks like the M3P will probably return, as suggested by a European Type Certificate from the RDW, the Netherlands' vehicle authority. proves not only that the facelifted Model 3 Performance is on the way but also that it's coming with some interesting powertrain updates.

More specifically, the vehicle's VIN has the letter"T" in the eighth position, which typically corresponds to the type of motor in a vehicle. Since the outgoing Model 3 Performance has the letter"L" in the same position, this suggests that theTesla has reportedly used the"T" designation on the VINs of the European Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid, which feature a tri-motor powertrain.

There's a higher likelihood that the"T" in the VIN indicates that the Model 3 Performance may adopt one of the Plaid rear motors. This would give M3P owners not only bragging rights but also increased performance.improves the Model 3 Performance. The 0-60 mph time and top speed would be the most obvious targets, but that won't be easy seeing as the outgoing M3P does 0-60 in 3.1 seconds and tops out at 162 mph.

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