Tesla Model 3: Its 148-Horsepower Version is a Hit!
- Published on 16/09/2024 18:50
- Modified on 24/09/2025 11:32
In order to be eligible for certain tax aids in Singapore, the Tesla Model 3 has its power halved and its sales are booming.
This is probably the perfect Model 3 that Tesla refuses to propagate in other markets. With its contained power of 110 kW, or about 148 horsepower, the American sedan meets the energy requirements of the city-state of Singapore. But more importantly, it demonstrates a quite remarkable technical relevance.
Tesla does not communicate on the range or consumption of this configuration, which is not likely to invade new territories for now. For simplicity, the range remains unchanged at 513 km, but its performances could only be better. It is known, in particular, that the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h increases from 6.1 to 8.6 seconds compared to the 280-horsepower version. As proof, more Model 3 are now sold in Singapore than Model Y, which is an oddity in 2024. In August, 186 sedans were sold compared to 122 Tesla SUVs. For reference, 3,949 cars were sold in August in this small state of 5.6 million inhabitants where owning a car is an absolute luxury. Tesla thus captures about 8% of the global market on its own with two models for sale.
2.5 times the price with taxes
In reality, the Tesla Model 3 110 kW doesn’t cost much more than in France: about 47,300 euros. But the registration fees are exorbitant: +79,200 euros, totaling about 127,500 euros all-inclusive! If you still wish to own the Standard version of the Model 3 in Singapore, it is still possible, but the taxes will be around 9,000 euros higher. As for Tesla, almost no markup will be charged… because in fact this 110 kW version is technically identical.
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla Model 3 : sa version 148 chevaux cartonne !" in French.
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