The Tesla Model 3 code suggests it could receive an update soon, but were the Model S and Model

A 16-inch QHD screen is coming to the updated Model 3
New updates bring it closer to Model Y
But demand for used Model S and Model X cars remains strong

A recent dive into the Tesla Model 3’s backend configurator assets and electronic parts catalog has revealed that some upgrades will be added in a bid to bring it more in line with the more expensive Model Y.

According to the Not a Tesla App, a new black Alcantara-style headliner will replace a current gray unit, as requested by customers. In addition, the central screen will also be updated.

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This will increase the pixel density from 1920×1200 in the current HD version to 2560×1440 in the QHD variant for more impressive images.

The backend references discovered by an

Analysis: Welcome updates, but Tesla needs more cars

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While it’s good news that Tesla continues to focus its efforts on perfecting both the Model 3 and Model Y, a recent report on the US used car market suggests that demand for the recently discontinued Model S and Model remains high.

According to iSweeCars (via Auto Evolution), the average price of a used Tesla has risen 4.3% since last September, when the $7,500 tax credit ended. However, the same is not true for other electric vehicle brands, which have lost an average of 3.6% in resale value during the same period.

The report states that while all Teslas have seen their resale value increase, the Model S and Model X have seen the biggest jumps.

The price of the Model S increased from $47,226 in September 2025 to $57,306 in January 2026, an increase of 8.5%. The Model

Of course, these figures are not definitive, but they suggest that there is still an appetite for Tesla’s elegant sedan and practical minivan. Could it be a case of something just missing when it’s gone or Tesla hastily pulled the plug on its premium cars?

Currently, several global automakers are having to rethink their export strategy as tariff targets are constantly changing. This is resulting in an overall reduction in new electric vehicle options in the United States.

Many local manufacturers are also reconsidering their manufacturing strategy due to a drop in demand for electric vehicle technology in general.

But this, and the cancellation of the EV tax credit, could be why the used vehicle market appears to be taking off, with buyers looking to snap up deals from a time when EV options were greater.

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