2024 Tesla Model 3 Plaid confirmed in parts catalogue

An official parts catalogue has confirmed the hyper performance Plaid badge is coming to the facelifted Tesla Model 3.

Uncovered by The Kilowatts [X ↗], the listing revealed the Plaid badge for the rear tailgate of the upcoming electric sedan.

While it displays the ‘dual motor’ badge placed underneath, it is a diagram to depict every individual badge part available regardless of variant. The Plaid badge should be standalone, per the Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid sold overseas.

Also listed is a new alloy wheel design, which appears thinner with fewer spokes than the outgoing model’s 21-inch ‘Überturbine’ wheels.

It appears Tesla has now pulled the listing.

Reservations for the upgraded 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric sedan opened in September, but only in base single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor Long Range variants.

The top-selling EV was previously offered in a flagship dual-motor Performance variant producing an estimated 393kW and 660Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 3.3 seconds (but with a one-foot rollout subtracted).

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Tesla Model S Plaid

Tri-motor Model 3 Plaid?

The Plaid badge suggests Tesla could up the ante further.

Overseas, the Model S Plaid large liftback can do the 0-100km/h sprint in just 1.99 seconds (rollout subtracted) thanks to a tri-motor setup producing 760kW combined.

A Track Package for the Model S Plaid also debuted earlier this year, bringing larger carbon ceramic brakes, Goodyear Supercar 3R tyres, and updated software.

If the Model 3 Plaid becomes a reality, it would further differentiate itself from the upcoming BYD Seal Performance, anticipated Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, and Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack.

The facelifted 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD and Long Range are due to launch in Australia early next year.