Exciting photos of an enhanced and rebranded Tesla Model 3 spotted outside a Tesla store hint at the imminent unveiling of the highly anticipated Ludicrous upgrade for the Model 3 Performance.
Tesla recently introduced updates to the Model 3, including several enhancements. One glaring absence, however, was the availability of a performance model, missing ever since the refreshed “Highland” Model 3 was released.
It is known that Tesla has been actively working on an even more high-performance version of the Model 3 Performance. While the official name is yet to be disclosed, speculation suggests it might be termed “plaid” or “ludicrous” (both references to the film “Spaceballs”, a source Tesla has historically drawn inspiration from for naming its high-performance models Model S/X) – with a consensus leaning towards a “ludicrous” designation, reserving “plaid” for the top-tier Model S version.
Signs of this upcoming upgrade include leaks from Tesla’s parts catalog showcasing new wheels and badge designs. Tesla was also seen filming promotional material featuring a Model 3 with unique badging, reminiscent of the plaid badging on the current Model S. Additional clues found in Tesla’s website code and regulatory filings in Europe and Korea further indicate progress towards this new upgrade.
Recent photos surfaced on Little Red Book, a Chinese social media app, revealing multiple refreshed Model 3 vehicles under wraps outside an event space – potentially in Southern California (Update: later confirmed to be the Tesla Malibu showroom, see below).
Among the covered cars outside the event, one car stands out inside the venue, resembling the Model 3 from the aforementioned promotional content. The vehicle under wraps features matching color and wheels with the previously leaked parts catalog images.
The event space photos posted by user “Imtz”, with a location listed as Los Angeles/Beijing, hint at significant changes to both the exterior and interior of the vehicle, sparking further anticipation for the unveiling.
“Know everything Tesla 3L.
Some people are guessing when and where the new Model 3P, Model 3 Ludicrous, will be launched. It can only be said that it is closer than you think. See you on the 1st.
The real car has been seen, which is much different from the old 3p and the ordinary 3. The exterior and interior have changed. It’s still worth looking forward to.”
Further observations suggest preparations for a presentation within the relatively small event space, with the covered vehicle hinting at a meticulously arranged reveal. Despite no official announcement, historical context and clues align with a possible unveiling event.
Electrek’s Take
With the excitement surrounding a potential Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous/Plaid debut, speculation is rife. As mystery shrouds the event, the industry eagerly awaits official confirmation from Tesla regarding this highly anticipated upgrade.
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