Tesla Model 3 in China: 16-inch display, 2.2 kW external power and prices

Tesla has upgraded the Model 3 in China with a larger 16-inch display and external 2.2 kW AC power while keeping list prices unchanged.

Author: Polina Kotikova

07:31 02-10-2026

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The new central display in the China-market Tesla Model 3 is only 0.6 inches, or about 1.5 cm, larger diagonally than before. From October 1, every version of the sedan sold in China comes with a 16-inch screen instead of the previous 15.4-inch unit, with Tesla also claiming higher resolution and refresh rate. The official list prices remain unchanged.

A new light-gray premium interior with a black fabric headliner has also been added. A more practical change applies to both the Model 3 and Model Y: the cars can now supply external devices with up to 2.2 kW of AC power through a dedicated adapter. That effectively turns the traction battery into a power source for equipment at a parking spot or campsite.

The entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 still costs 235,500 yuan. Long Range RWD is priced at 259,500 yuan, Long Range AWD at 285,500 yuan, and Performance at 339,500 yuan.

List price and effective purchase price currently differ. Tesla is keeping a 5,000-yuan discount on the Model 3 through October 31, while the RWD and Long Range RWD versions may also qualify for an 8,000-yuan insurance subsidy. If all campaign conditions are met, the effective starting price falls to 222,500 yuan.

The update arrives as demand for the Model 3 in China begins to recover after a weak start to the year. In August, 20,787 sedans were delivered, 17.18% more than a year earlier and the highest monthly total of 2026 so far. Even so, January-August sales reached 89,320 cars and were still 25.26% below the same period of 2025.

This is already the second notable change to China-market Teslas in a short period. In September, SPEEDME.RU covered a major software update for China with roughly 28 changes, while the latest upgrade affects the car hardware itself. For buyers sourcing cars from China, the specification of the individual vehicle matters: a 16-inch display and external power output should not automatically be assumed for Model 3 cars built for other markets or from earlier production batches.