Tesla has again raised the bar in the European market of electric sedans. The updated 2025 Model 3 line not only provides a collection of minor but significant upgrades throughout the entire range, but also promises a significant change to the premium Model 3 Performance, with the adoption of a new LG 5M battery pack. This battery is stronger and efficient, providing the car with more horsepower, quicker acceleration, and all-around glamour.
A More Powerful and Smarter Worker
The new Model 3 Performance has an output of 500 horsepower, which is 40 hp more than the old one. This extra power reduces the 0-100km/h time to just 3.1 seconds, down from the current model’s 3.3 seconds. Power is delivered in a smooth yet explosive manner, aided by increased torque delivery, a revised thermal management system, and a traction control system.
The engineers at Tesla have focused on refining the driving dynamics, making the Model 3 Performance sharper and more agile. The adaptive suspension system, recalibrated dampers, and better stability controls all equate to a car that feels planted not only on the winding mountain routes but also when there is a high-speed car run on the highway.
These enhancements add strength to the fact that the Model 3 is not just a high-efficiency EV, but a proper sports sedan that can compete with its conventional combustion competitors.
🇪🇺 In addition to upgrades across all trims, the Model 3 Performance in Europe gets an extra boost thanks to the new LG 5M battery pack!
New specs:
✅ 500 hp [+40 hp]
✅ 0–100 km/h in 3.1s [-0.2s]
✅ Front bumper camera
✅ Turn signal stalk
✅ Black logo https://t.co/Rd4njYvPjp pic.twitter.com/Mz0lI6Rv6x— The Tesla Newswire (@TeslaNewswire) October 3, 2025
The LG 5M Battery: A Big Step In The Right Direction
The core of the upgrade is the new LG 82 kWh 5M battery pack, which also provides advantages in terms of performance and range. Recently, there was also another leak, which reveals the Tesla Model Y L with the new LG 5M Battery Hits 256 kW at 13% SoC. The new chemistry of LG has better energy density, thermal stability, and lifespan as compared to the prior Panasonic and LG cells employed in the older Model 3s. The pack enables the Performance variant to have a remarkable 571 km (355 mi) WLTP range, and also higher charging rates and efficiency at high load.
The thermal management of the battery is optimized so that the battery can maintain the same performance even when driving in a spirited manner or when charging the battery in a hurry. Owners can get the most reliable power delivery during repeated acceleration, and better efficiency in cold weather: the two features where earlier Tesla models had at times struggled.
Cutting-edge Design and Intelligent Upgrades
In addition to the mechanical improvements, Tesla has perfected the design and features of the Model 3 technology. A camera has also been incorporated into the front bumper to improve the car’s vision system in terms of parking assistance and the Autopilot features. This feature is a complement to the fact that the brand is moving to a complete set of systems with no ultrasonic sensors, known as Tesla Vision.
The reintroduction of the turn signal stalk will also be welcomed by the drivers, and this feature will adjust to the feedback obtained by users who did not like the steering wheel buttons. In the meantime, more minor design features like the black Tesla logo can be seen as more of a sporty and aggressive element, which is fitting for the nature of the Performance trim.
A Step Toward the Future
Model 3 Performance, 2025 is an enormous advancement of the most popular Tesla sedan. It is a balanced package with more power, efficiency, and easier use, and it would attract both the enthusiasts and the general motorist. The Tesla-LG 5M battery collaboration is an indication that the company remains devoted to diversification of its supply chain and improving the quality and consistency of its products.
European purchasers will choose the Model 3 as the leader of the segment with this new update. Be it its scorching speed, incredible range, or luxuriously comfortable just-in-your-day ride, the new Model 3 Performance demonstrates that Tesla is by no means through with redefining the nature of an electric car.
