Tesla Model 3: 38 km more range thanks to simple tires
- Published on 16/09/2026 7:24
The Tesla Model 3 Propulsion increases its WLTP range in Europe from 534 to 572 km thanks to new tires, without increasing the battery size.
Sometimes, a few extra kilometers are hidden where no one looks: under the wings. To enhance the range of its Model 3 Propulsion, Tesla focused on the tires. The announced result: 38 km more between charges, representing an improvement of about 7.1%.
The development was announced by Tesla Europe. The entry-level electric sedan now claims 572 km according to the WLTP certification cycle, up from 534 km previously. A significant improvement for such a subtle modification.
Tires that reduce consumption
This improvement relies on low rolling resistance tires from Giti, a manufacturer based in Singapore. The announced consumption thus decreases from 13 to 12.2 kWh/100 km. The starting price for the Model 3 Propulsion remains set at €36,990.
The principle is simple: reducing the energy needed to drive the car allows for farther travel with the same electric reserve. At a time when range occupies a central place in commercial arguments, this development reminds us that progress can also come from the least spectacular components.
572 km announced, not a promise
However, one must read the label carefully: these 572 km correspond to a homologation value. They do not mean that every driver will cover this distance, nor that they will necessarily gain an additional 38 km in their daily trips.
Speed, temperature, terrain, and usage conditions always influence the actual range. This announcement does not promise the same benefit for every older Model 3 simply fitted with new tires.
The interest remains concrete: Tesla is improving the efficiency of its sedan thanks to its connection with the road. This shows that, in the race for kilometers, the battery is not everything.
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