Low rolling resistance tires, traction control disabled, and plenty of rain make for a pretty intense lap.
The updated Tesla Model 3, also known as “Project Highland,” is already being delivered to customers in Europe and China, and Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews got his hands on a Netherlands-registered unit. But the story doesn’t end here, as Kyle – who’s a good friend of InsideEVs – took the base-spec EV all the way to the famous Nurburgring circuit in Germany, where none other than Misha Charoudin took the Chinese-made EV for a spin.
As part of the refresh, the EV got revamped dampers that offer more comfort, but it also received new eco tires made by Michelin that have low rolling resistance to help with the driving range. However, low rolling resistance also means low grip, which makes for a pretty fun but sketchy ride on the complex circuit, especially when there’s a lot of rain, the traction control system has been disabled , and the brakes aren’t quite up to spec.