Tesla has filed for approval of a new Model 3 variant in China that could become the company’s longest-range electric vehicle to date.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has included the model, dubbed the Model 3+, in a new regulatory catalog released for public comment from July 17 to 23. The filing represents the final regulatory step before a vehicle can be approved for sale in the country.
Listed under the product code TSL7000BEVBR1, the new Model 3+ is a single-motor variant delivering peak power of 225 kW—higher than the 194 kW output of the current rear-wheel-drive version. It is equipped with ternary lithium-ion batteries supplied by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, a configuration that typically supports longer driving ranges due to higher energy density.
Tesla currently sells three Model 3 variants in China, with maximum CLTC ranges of 634 km, 753 km, and 623 km depending on the configuration. The Model 3+, combining a single motor with LG-supplied batteries, is expected to surpass the current top range of 753 km, possibly exceeding 800 km. This would make it Tesla’s longest-range sedan available in the market.
The new variant maintains the same dimensions as existing Model 3 versions, measuring 4,720 mm in length with a 2,875 mm wheelbase. It has a curb weight of 1,760 kg and a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour. While Tesla has not yet announced pricing or a launch timeline, regulatory clearance could pave the way for a market debut later this year.
