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With 49,788 miles, this 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance combines breathtaking electric acceleration, dual-motor all-wheel-drive confidence, a low center of gravity, minimalist technology, and the factory Performance Upgrade Package that transforms the already quick Model 3 into something genuinely exhilarating.
There is no waiting for boost. No transmission hunting for the right gear. No engine climbing toward its powerband.
You press the accelerator—and the response is immediate.
The Model 3 Performance delivers the kind of acceleration that changes your perception of what a compact sport sedan can be, while still giving you four doors, everyday comfort, excellent cargo flexibility, and the convenience of electric ownership.
Dual-Motor Electric Performance
At the heart of the Model 3 Performance is Tesla's dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with separate electric motors powering the front and rear axles.
That architecture allows the vehicle to react to traction conditions electronically while delivering immense torque almost instantly.
Performance highlights include:
- Dual Electric Motors
- All-Wheel Drive
- Single-Speed Direct-Drive Transmission
- High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery
- Instant Electric Torque
- Regenerative Braking
- Low-Mounted Battery Architecture
- Electronic Traction Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Independent Suspension
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
Because there is no conventional multi-speed transmission, acceleration is delivered as one smooth, uninterrupted surge.
No shifts. No hesitation. Just power.
Performance Upgrade Package
The Performance model isn't simply a Long Range Model 3 with more software.
Tesla gave it a collection of hardware designed to sharpen handling, braking, and visual presence.
Performance equipment includes:
- 20-Inch Überturbine Wheels
- Performance-Oriented Tires
- Upgraded Performance Brakes
- Red Brake Calipers
- Lowered Performance Suspension
- Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
- Track-Oriented Performance Software
- Performance Pedals
- Increased Acceleration Capability
These upgrades give the Model 3 Performance a distinctly more aggressive personality, both visually and dynamically.
The carbon fiber spoiler adds subtle motorsport character, while the larger brakes and sport suspension help ensure the chassis feels as serious as the acceleration.
Instant Acceleration
The defining feature of a Model 3 Performance is difficult to communicate until you experience it.
Electric motors do not need to build RPM.
They do not wait for a turbocharger to spool.
They do not wait for an automatic transmission to downshift.
Torque arrives almost immediately.
That means pulling away from a stop, merging onto the highway, or passing at speed feels incredibly responsive and almost surreal in its smoothness.
The silence makes it even more dramatic.
Instead of hearing an engine building toward a crescendo, the scenery simply begins arriving much faster.
Track Mode
For the enthusiast, one of the Performance model's most interesting features is Track Mode.
Designed specifically for closed-course performance driving, Track Mode can alter how the vehicle manages:
- Motor Torque Distribution
- Stability Control
- Traction Intervention
- Regenerative Braking
- Battery & Powertrain Cooling
- Vehicle Dynamics
The system allows the Model 3 Performance to take greater advantage of its dual-motor architecture and low-mounted battery when driven in a performance environment.
It's a reminder that beneath the clean touchscreen interface and quiet cabin is a genuinely sophisticated performance platform.
Low Center of Gravity
One of the greatest advantages of Tesla's electric architecture is where the battery sits.
The high-voltage battery pack is mounted low beneath the passenger compartment, helping create a very low center of gravity.
That contributes to:
- Reduced Body Roll
- Stable High-Speed Behavior
- Predictable Cornering
- Balanced Chassis Response
- Confident Direction Changes
The result is a vehicle that feels far more planted than its practical four-door shape might suggest.
Premium Minimalist Interior
Step inside and the Model 3 immediately feels unlike a conventional sport sedan.
Instead of surrounding the driver with a maze of gauges, switches, and buttons, Tesla centers nearly everything around a large central touchscreen.
Interior highlights include:
- Premium Seating
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats
- Power Front Seats
- Driver Profile Memory
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Rear Climate Vents
- Premium Interior Trim
- Keyless Entry
- Phone Key Capability
- Fold-Flat Rear Seating
- Spacious Five-Passenger Layout
It's remarkably clean and uncluttered.
The technology is extensive—but visually, the interior remains calm and simple.
15-Inch Touchscreen
At the center of the cabin is Tesla's signature 15-inch touchscreen, serving as the primary interface for navigation, entertainment, climate control, charging, and vehicle settings.
Technology includes:
- 15-Inch Center Touchscreen
- Integrated Navigation
- Bluetooth® Connectivity
- Streaming Audio
- Voice Commands
- Digital Climate Controls
- Energy Consumption Display
- Charging Management
- Driving Settings
- Vehicle Controls
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Over-the-Air Software Updates
- Multiple Exterior Camera Views
Rather than aging like a traditional infotainment system, Tesla's ability to deliver software updates over the air allows features and interface elements to evolve over time.
Premium Audio
The Model 3 Performance also delivers an immersive cabin audio experience through Tesla's premium sound system.
Features include:
- Multi-Speaker Premium Audio
- Subwoofer
- Amplified Sound
- Bluetooth® Streaming
- Integrated Music Streaming Services
- Steering-Wheel Controls
- Touchscreen Media Interface
Because there is so little drivetrain noise, the quiet electric cabin gives the audio system an especially clean environment to work in.
Autopilot Driver Assistance
The Model 3 combines its performance capability with Tesla's camera-based driver-assistance technology.
Standard Autopilot functionality includes core features such as:
- Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
- Autosteer
- Forward Collision Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Departure Avoidance
- Blind-Spot Visualization
- Rearview Camera
- Multiple Exterior Cameras
- Parking Assistance Functions
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
These are driver-assistance systems—not autonomous driving—and the driver must remain attentive and responsible for the vehicle at all times.
Glass Roof
One of the Model 3's most distinctive design elements is its expansive glass roof.
Stretching over much of the passenger compartment, it gives the interior an unusually open, airy feeling.
Combined with the minimalist dashboard and low beltline, the glass roof makes the cabin feel larger and brighter than you might expect from a compact sedan.
It also gives rear-seat passengers a dramatically different experience than a traditional steel-roof sedan.
Everyday Practicality
For all of its performance, the Model 3 is still remarkably practical.
The rear seats fold to increase cargo space, while the absence of a traditional gasoline engine allows Tesla to provide additional storage beneath the front hood.
Practical features include:
- Rear Trunk
- Front Trunk / Frunk
- Fold-Flat Rear Seats
- Underfloor Cargo Storage
- Four-Door Access
- Five-Passenger Seating
- Multiple Interior Storage Areas
- Smartphone-Based Vehicle Access
It can deliver brutal acceleration on Saturday morning and handle groceries, commuting, luggage, and everyday errands that same afternoon.
Regenerative Braking
One of the biggest changes for drivers new to an EV is regenerative braking.
When you lift off the accelerator, the electric motors can help slow the car while converting some of that motion back into electrical energy.
Once you become accustomed to it, much of everyday driving can be managed primarily through the accelerator pedal.
The result is a driving experience that feels smooth, intuitive, and uniquely electric.
Electric Ownership
The Model 3 Performance also changes the traditional ownership routine.
There is:
- No Engine Oil to Change
- No Conventional Automatic Transmission
- No Spark Plugs
- No Exhaust System
- No Gasoline Stops
Instead, the vehicle can be charged at home when compatible equipment is available or through Tesla's charging network while traveling.
The electric drivetrain also contains significantly fewer moving components than a traditional internal-combustion powertrain.
A Performance Sedan from a Different Era
For decades, the performance-sedan formula was predictable.
Large engine.
Louder exhaust.
More gears.
More mechanical drama.
Tesla approached the problem from the opposite direction.
Two electric motors.
One direct-drive ratio.
Instant torque.
All-wheel drive.
A battery mounted beneath the floor.
And the result is a sedan capable of delivering extraordinary speed almost silently.
That's what makes the Model 3 Performance so memorable.
It doesn't recreate the traditional performance-car experience.
It creates an entirely different one.
Electric Speed. AWD Confidence. Everyday Usability.
With 49,788 miles, Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive, the factory Performance Upgrade Package, 20-inch Überturbine wheels, upgraded performance brakes, red brake calipers, lowered performance suspension, carbon fiber rear spoiler, Track Mode, premium interior, heated seating, 15-inch touchscreen, integrated navigation, Autopilot, glass roof, front trunk, and Tesla's instantaneous electric performance, this 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance delivers a remarkable combination of speed, technology, efficiency, and practicality.
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