Highland Approach Angle / Ground Clearance

[blurrybird]

Hey,

Got a Model 3 Long Range Highland on order, but I am worried it won’t get up or down my driveway.

Here’s a photo of my Model 3 Performance for context:

I noticed that the ground clearance has reduced and front overhang has increased:

Before (Tesla China Link):
Ground clearance: 140mm
Front overhang: 841mm

After:
Ground clearance: 138mm
Front overhang: 868mm

Sadly the M3P is totalled so I can’t really compare it in person anymore, but wondering if someone can help me calculate if it’s gonna bottom out?

 

[dronus]

Hey,

Got a Model 3 Long Range Highland on order, but I am worried it won’t get up or down my driveway.

Here’s a photo of my Model 3 Performance for context:

View attachment 987510

I noticed that the ground clearance has reduced and front overhang has increased:

Before (Tesla China Link):
Ground clearance: 140mm
Front overhang: 841mm

After:
Ground clearance: 138mm
Front overhang: 868mm

Sadly the M3P is totalled so I can’t really compare it in person anymore, but wondering if someone can help me calculate if it’s gonna bottom out?

Are the clearances similar between 2023/2024 standard (non performance) models? Can you “test drive” one to see how it goes?
I was concerned about my driveway, especially with the gutter, but I booked a 1hr test drive with a model 3 to test and it was fine.

 

[blurrybird]

The links and measurements I shared are comparing two non-performance models.

You make a good point, I couldn’t find data on the old performance.

 

[dronus]

it’s going to be hard to tell I guess as according to the reports the steering geometry has changed a bit on the highland cars.
When I was into 4wding I used an online emulator once to work out approach and departure angles. Having trouble finding it now to share with you

 

[dronus]

Hey,

Got a Model 3 Long Range Highland on order, but I am worried it won’t get up or down my driveway.

Here’s a photo of my Model 3 Performance for context:

View attachment 987510

I noticed that the ground clearance has reduced and front overhang has increased:

Before (Tesla China Link):
Ground clearance: 140mm
Front overhang: 841mm

After:
Ground clearance: 138mm
Front overhang: 868mm

Sadly the M3P is totalled so I can’t really compare it in person anymore, but wondering if someone can help me calculate if it’s gonna bottom out?

So according to this: Approach (Departure) Angle

There is only half a degree angle difference so bumper design etc would probably play more of a role maybe?

Before (Tesla China Link):
Ground clearance: 140mm
Front overhang: 841mm
Is a 9.5degree angle

After:
Ground clearance: 138mm
Front overhang: 868mm
is a 9 degree angle

and this is the mathematical way to get a tan without having to go in the sun

 

[blurrybird]

so bumper design etc would probably play more of a role maybe?

Yeah, which annoyingly looks like it’s against my odds too.

I really hope somebody can do the actual math with the car on hand. If it helps I’ll be riding on the 19” Nova wheels?