Tesla has recently introduced an Acceleration Boost upgrade for Model 3 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) owners in Australia and China. This upgrade allows owners to optimize their car’s speed using a one-click software update. This decision is in line with Tesla’s plan to provide customers with advanced automotive technology as part of its mission to create an ecosystem of electric cars.
Tesla Acceleration Boost for Model 3 AWD
Acceleration Boost is a software update that increases the 0-100 km/h rate of the Tesla Model 3 AWD. In particular, the enhancement cuts down the acceleration time to a magnitude of half a second less than the usual 4.4 seconds to a very decent 3.8 seconds. This enhancement makes Model 3 AWD more comparable to the Model 3 Performance variant which is relatively more powerful while giving the former car more fun to drive without modifying the hardware.
What Tesla does to enhance vehicle performance is something that automakers have never tried before. In contrast with the traditional car manufacturing companies that often need physical changes to the car to improve the car’s performance, Tesla builds its electric powertrain and software into its cars to do the same as soon as possible
Availability and Cost
The functionality can be purchased outright through the Tesla smartphone application or the Tesla website. However, one thing to note is that this acceleration boost functionality is available only in China and Australia. Currently, there is no information regarding the availability in US, Europe, and Canada.
The upgrade currently costs around AUD 3,000 ( around $1,950) in Australia and around ¥14,100 ( around $1,950) in China. Though this price may be considered as high by some buyers, this is far cheaper than getting the trim of Model 3 Performance as it costs tens of thousands of dollars more.
This is an upgrade and the choice given to the customers is whether they would wish to have this enhancement of their acceleration systems. Essentially for any Tesla owner, the upgrade in driving dynamics and the overall enhanced fun factor make the Acceleration Boost worth it.
Why China and Australia
The fact that Tesla has recently decided to extend the Acceleration Boost to Australia and China shows that interest in the vehicles exists there. There has been a steady rise of the demand for EVs in both countries, as influenced by government incentives, awareness on the environmental impact as well as the popularity in the market of Tesla.
In Australia, the Model 3 is currently among the most popular EVs in Australia. The Acceleration Boost is aimed at Australians who are owners of Tesla vehicles and who like to try out higher speeds and additional power.
China, though, is the biggest market for Tesla apart from the United States since it sells a third of its electric cars there. It has good ground in the country’s electric vehicle industry, established a factory in Shanghai, and a dedicated consumer base. Introducing the Acceleration Boost in China is a perfect way to stay relevant in the market with the purchasing public demanding the best from their cars.
Technical Requirements
To utilize the Acceleration Boost upgrade, vehicles must be updated to specific software versions:
- New Highland variants of Model 3 vehicles require vehicle software versions at least 2024.20 to run.
- Dual Motor models require a minimum software update of 2019.40.2.
What is more, the Acceleration Boost greatly improves the acceleration rate but does not include features exclusive to performance variants such as Track Mode.
Conclusion
The Tesla Acceleration Boost looks like a great upgrade for Model 3 owners who are interested in the possibility of turning their automobiles into significantly faster ones. Despite being a costly product, most consumers consider that it is worth the price for a boost in performance more so, since Tesla is a technologically advanced car that believes in developing technology and updating it through software updates when needed. The overall functionality justifies the investment, especially given Tesla’s reputation for innovation and technology updates via over-the-air software improvements.
