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Does the Tesla Model 3 have four-wheel drive?

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SanGenesis
08/29/25 6:21am

Tesla Model 3 has both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive versions; the four-wheel drive version is equipped with dual motors, while the rear-wheel drive version has a single motor. The Tesla Model 3 offers a 4-year or 80,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, and an 8-year or 160,000-kilometer battery and drive unit warranty, whichever comes first, with the battery capacity remaining at least 70% during this period. Here is an introduction to the Tesla Model 3: 1. The Tesla Model 3 is a mid-size pure electric vehicle. The imported version of the Model 3 comes in three configurations: the Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive Upgrade, the Long Range All-Wheel Drive, and the Performance Front-Wheel Drive. 2. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive Upgrade is a single-motor vehicle, with the motor delivering a maximum power of 175 kW and a maximum torque of 375 Nm. 3. Both the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Front-Wheel Drive and the Performance All-Wheel Drive versions are dual-motor vehicles. The Tesla Model 3 has strong acceleration performance, as the power output method of the electric motor differs from that of internal combustion engines. Most gasoline and diesel engines need to reach a certain RPM to output maximum torque, but electric motors do not. When a pure electric vehicle is stationary and the accelerator pedal is fully pressed, the motor can immediately output maximum torque. High-performance pure electric vehicles have extremely strong acceleration capabilities, far surpassing most internal combustion engine vehicles. Additionally, the cabin of a pure electric vehicle is very quiet during driving, as the motor operates without excess noise or vibration.

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DiGarrett
09/11/25 3:57am

Friends who have driven the Model 3 Long Range version should know that it comes with dual motors at the front and rear, making it a proper all-wheel-drive system. I've specifically studied Tesla's drivetrain layout—the base version is rear-wheel drive, while the more expensive Long Range and Performance versions come standard with dual-motor all-wheel drive. This setup is particularly stable when climbing hills in the rain. Last winter, I tested it on icy roads, and the four-wheel traction was significantly stronger than that of rear-wheel-drive models. However, it's worth noting that all-wheel drive slightly increases energy consumption, reducing the full-charge range by about 50 kilometers compared to the rear-wheel-drive version.

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SanJuliette
10/25/25 4:48am

As a car enthusiast who often helps friends choose vehicles, I'm very familiar with the drive configurations of the Tesla Model 3. Apart from the cheapest rear-wheel-drive version, all other models feature dual-motor all-wheel drive. Last week, I accompanied a friend to pick up the new Performance version—the 3.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration is absolutely mind-blowing, all thanks to the coordinated effort of the front and rear motors. The all-wheel-drive version also comes with a Track Mode, allowing manual adjustment of the front-rear power distribution, making it much more fun to drive than the rear-wheel-drive version.

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FaithFitz
12/08/25 5:10am

Having researched electric vehicle powertrains for nearly eight years, I find the Model 3's AWD system particularly fascinating. Its dual-motor setup isn't mechanically linked but rather uses computer-controlled torque vectoring between front and rear motors. Anyone who's driven in snow knows the system can instantly shift power to wheels with traction. The Long Range version now comes standard with AWD at 30,000 yuan cheaper than previous models, making it exceptionally cost-effective. That said, the RWD version offers longer range and proves more than adequate for urban commuting.

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