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Tesla NewsFebruary 24, 20264 min read

Tesla Model 3 Refresh Leaked: Black Headliner, 16-Inch Screen & Why Cybertruck is the Best Deal Now

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Tesla Model 3 Refresh Leaked: Black Headliner, 16-Inch Screen & Why Cybertruck is the Best Deal Now

Hey everyone, Dennis here from DennisCW! Welcome back to the blog. If you've been following my streams and videos, you know I love diving into Tesla deal hacking and the latest updates. Today, we're breaking down some exciting leaks on the upcoming Model 3 refresh, killer Cybertruck deals (including sub-$52K in some states), and why the $59,990 Cybertruck might be Tesla's best value right now. Plus, updates on the Model Y Long Base. Let's jump in!

Model 3 Refresh: Black Headliner and 16-Inch QHD Display Incoming

Tesla never sleeps, and fresh code leaks from the backend (shoutout to Burkant for spotting this) point to a mid-cycle Model 3 refresh. Here's what's rumored:

  • Black Headliner: Linked to "interior 3 premium black" – think Alcantara-style black like the updated Model Y. It's mapped to 2026 Model 3 Performance and Premium VINs.
  • 16-Inch QHD Display: Already plug-and-play (folks have swapped it from Model Ys). EPC codes confirm it for Model 3.

Model 3 Refresh Teaser Black headliner mockup – simple but sleek.

These changes have been spotted in EU and China configs, with green dots on 2026 builds. US is next? No surprise – Model Y got them already. Retrofit potential? High for current Highland Model 3 owners.

Is Now the Time to Buy a Model 3?

Yes! Model 3 deals crush Model Y right now:

  • 0.99% APR on all trims.
  • Leases from $399/month.

Lock it in before the refresh hits and prices adjust. Use my Tesla referral link for $1,000 off!

Cybertruck Deals Heating Up: $52K in Massachusetts?

Incentives are wild! In Massachusetts, snag a Dual Motor AWD Cybertruck for $52,490 after:

  • $7,500 state EV rebate.
  • $1,000 Tesla referral discount.

Not in MA? Check EVsForAll.org – enter your ZIP for state/utility rebates.

Deposits are rolling in (deliveries into June+). It's $250 non-refundable to lock $59,990 pricing – 99% chance it rises soon. Referral link here.

Cybertruck: Best Battery Value in Tesla Lineup

Forget monthly payments – look at $/kWh:

ModelPriceBattery (kWh)$/kWh
Model 3 RWD$42,490~60~$708
Model Y Perf.$57,49075~$766
Cybertruck AWD$59,990123~$487

Cybertruck wins big on battery capacity per dollar. At 123 kWh, it's a beast. Base model lacks rear screen/smuggler's box but has utility galore.

Cybertruck Value Chart

Upgrading seats? $3,520 each – stick to base or go Premium.

Model Y Long Base (6-Seater) Approved Down Under & Europe

  • Australia: Official approval docs leaked – extended wheelbase confirmed.
  • Europe: Cleared regs late Dec 2025; Q1 2026 launch likely.

US timeline? Q3-Q4 2026 per Elon. Current 7-seater exists, but this is bigger/safer. Still, at $57K+ for Model Y Perf., Cybertruck edges it for families.

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Final Thoughts

Model 3 refresh sounds premium without revolutionizing. Cybertruck? Lock it now – value king. What are you ordering? Drop a comment!

Subscribe, like, and use my referral for that $1K off. See you in the next one!

-Dennis

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