Tesla’s Spanish configurator now features a Model 3 with a 16-inch QHD display and new wheel options, alongside a longer range for the Performance model. The screen comes standard on both RWD and Premium trims, putting Tesla’s in-car technology ahead of most rivals in the segment.
There are exterior changes, too. Tesla has replaced the polarizing light wheels with the Nova Dark 19-inch set. Inside, the Premium trim now offers a Gris Zen interior for 1,200 euros, replacing the all-white option that had not caught on with Spanish buyers.
Range figures make the wheel-size trade-off clear. The Premium Long Range RWD claims up to 750 kilometers WLTP with 18-inch wheels, then 691 kilometers with the 19-inch set, a reduction of 59 kilometers, or about 7.9%, as driveteslacanada.ca reported. The all-wheel-lead Premium Long Range starts at 48,990 euros and offers up to 718 kilometers on 18-inch wheels, or 660 kilometers with the larger alloys. The Model 3 Performance now reaches 600 kilometers WLTP and starts at 57,490 euros. Tesla has also cut the AWD Premium’s 0 to 100 km/h time from 4.4 to 4.0 seconds. Tarantas.news lists the base Model 3 RWD at 36,990 euros and the Premium Long Range RWD from 44,990 euros, keeping Tesla’s pricing competitive in Spain’s EV market.
The roof glass is darker and filters heat, which should help keep the cabin cooler and reduce air conditioning use during Spain’s hottest months. It is not the full sunshade some drivers wanted, but it adds a measure of summer comfort.
Tesla has also renamed its autonomous driving system from FSD to TAD, “Tesla Assisted Driving Basic,” after talks with German regulators and ahead of EU-wide rules. The change signals the company’s willingness to comply with European standards as the region considers broader approval of advanced driver-assistance features. Industry sources report that Germany flagged the FSD name as misleading because the system still requires driver oversight and does not fully automate driving.
The Tesla Assisted Driving system has received approval in eight EU countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, Czechia and Croatia. Germany had not authorized its regular use on public roads at the time of recent publications. France and Sweden opposed allowing the system to exceed speed limits, delaying a pan-European decision.
Competition in Spain’s EV market is heating up. Kia’s XCeed 2027 has drawn attention for its redesign and technology push, as tarantas.news reported. Tesla’s Model 3 update responds with technical changes alongside regulatory ones.
The configurator lays out the trade-off between wheel size and range, allowing buyers to weigh styling against daily driving needs. The darker roof and interior options address climate and comfort, while the acceleration and range figures keep the Model 3 in contention for drivers looking beyond the badge.
