Tesla launched the refreshed Model 3 in China and Europe last September. However, the US market had to wait another four months until the Fremont factory started production. Much like in the European and Asian markets, US customers only got the RWD and Long Range AWD variants of the revamped electric sedan. No Model 3 Performance is available to order yet in either market, despite rumors and prototype sightings keeping it fresh in the collective memory.
Since Giga Shanghai is a few months ahead of Fremont with Model 3 production, the most powerful variant is also expected to start sales in Europe before reaching US showrooms. Last October, when Tesla had just opened orders in Europe, a leaked parts catalog revealed a Ludicrous-badged rear end, pointing to a possible rebranding of the Performance variant.
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