What are the differences between the domestic and imported versions of the Model 3?
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Tesla Model 3 domestic and imported versions differ in model options, range, and warranty periods. Below are the detailed differences: Different configurations: The domestic Model 3 currently only offers the Standard Range Plus version, while the imported version includes four options: Standard Range Plus, Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range All-Wheel Drive, and Performance All-Wheel Drive. Different ranges: The domestic Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive Plus has a range of 445km, while the imported Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive Plus version has a range of 480km. Different warranties: The domestic Model 3 offers a vehicle warranty of four years or 80,000km and a battery warranty of eight years or 160,000km, while the imported Model 3 has the same vehicle warranty of four years or 80,000km but a longer battery warranty of eight years or 192,000km.
Recently researched this, the domestic Model 3 is indeed cheaper, saving tens of thousands compared to the imported version. It uses CATL's lithium iron phosphate battery, which actually provides more stable winter range. The body craftsmanship has improved significantly—just look at details like door gaps, much better than early imported models. However, note that the domestic version removes fog lights and some speakers, slightly downgrading audio quality. Charging speed remains equally fast, with no difference in third-party charger compatibility. Buying the domestic version now also includes localized infotainment with built-in Bilibili and mahjong games.
