![]() ![]() Given the large gap between when the feature was first expected to be released and now, it is possible that new owners as far back as January in China and April in North America will be able to unlock the feature soon. ![]() Tesla does charge $400 CAD ($300 USD) to unlock the rear seat heaters, so we expect the price should be similar.īased on information Drive Tesla recently obtained, the heated steering wheel and heated seats could be bundled together in a package, offering a discount over purchasing the two items separately. Check out the full specs of the 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, from performance and fuel economy to colors and materials. Every curve, stitch, and panel was carefully designed. Since a heated steering wheel has been available on some other Teslas it will quite possibly be available at some future date. Official pricing for the upgrade hasn’t been announced. Workmanship: We design our steering wheels for car enthusiasts who love their Tesla and loves to drive. Since this is from a private message, it is difficult to verify, but Tao is well known to reply to direct messages on the social media site. Thank you for waiting.” Image via 163.com In a private message to Tao, the user asked when the feature will be available through a paid software update.Īccording to a screenshot of the conversation, Tao replied “it is in preparation and will be launched soon. ![]() The confirmation came from a user on China’s social media site Weibo. The Long Range AWD is right in the same price bracket as the BMW 330i (77,900) and Mercedes-Benz C300 (74,700) if you look at pure petrol power, and undercuts the plug-in hybrid 330e (84,900) and C300e (84,000). It was later confirmed by Tesla employees it was going to come via a paid software update, unlocking the feature in cars built after January 1 (Giga Shanghai) and March 31 (Fremont).Īs the days and eventually months passed by, the software upgrade never materialized.īased on a recent message from Tesla China Vice President Grace Tao, the automaker hasn’t forgotten about it and it will be coming soon. The range-topping Model 3 Performance AWD is listed at 90,900 before on-road costs. To the disappointment of Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 owners, the new feature was limited to the ‘Premium Interior’ vehicles. Model 3 RWD/SR+ delivered on or after November 1st get the rear heated seats and heated steering wheel for free. Tesla first introduced the heated steering wheel in the Model 3 and Model Y in January of this year. For Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Standard Range Plus vehicles built after November 1, 2021, a heated steering wheel and rear heated seats come standard. ![]()
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