Updated Tesla Model 3 arrives in PH with no price increase

While the Model Y takes the throne as the bestselling model for Tesla Philippines, there’s no forgetting about its entry-level Model 3 liftback midsize sedan which has just received an update.

The American EV manufacturer has announced the availability of the 2026 model year version of its lone sedan offering in our market. These changes are small, but look like they’ll matter a lot to customers. So what exactly does the new Model 3 get?

For starters, the Model 3 now comes with a front-facing camera, which should make parking and maneuvering through tight spaces less of a hassle. It should also improve the vehicle’s Autopilot function. 

Another added (and very important) new feature is a traditional turn signal stalk, which replaces the turn signal buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. It also now gets matte black badging on the exterior.

On the performance side of things, driving range has increased for the Long Range AWD and Performance AWD variants. The former is now estimated to drive for up to 660km, and the latter up to 571km on a single charge. The RWD variant retains its 520km range.

The best part about these updates is that they come at no extra cost. This means all three variants of the Model 3 are still priced as follows:

• Model 3 RWD – Php 2,109,000
• Model 3 Long Range AWD – Php 2,489,000
• Model 3 Performance AWD- Php 3,099,000

If you’re interested, the updated Tesla Model 3 is now available for viewing and purchase at the Tesla Experience Center in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

_{Photos: Sam Surla, Tesla}