Tesla Model 3 code suggests it could get an upgrade soon — but were the Model S and Model X axed too soon?

• A 16-inch QHD display is coming to updated Model 3
• New upgrades bring it more in line with Model Y
• But demand for used Model S and Model X cars is still strong

A recent dive into the backend configurator assets and Electronic Parts Catalogue of the Tesla Model 3 has revealed that a handful of updates are due to be added in a bid to bring it more in line with the more expensive Model Y.

According to Not a Tesla App, a new black Alcantara-style headliner is due to replace a current grey unit, as requested by customers. In addition to this, the central display is also receiving an upgrade.

The report suggests that the catalogue now lists the 'Display_16_QHD' component, previously reserved only for the Model Y, as an available part on the 2026 Model 3. This means it will increase in size from ...