The Kilowatts appear to be ramping up their discoveries of recent automobiles on the highway in California, or maybe Tesla and different automakers are simply ramping up their growth and testing of recent EVs. Both method, the seemingly refreshed Tesla Mannequin 3 was noticed once more with camo, and it additionally had new wheels.

For these unaware, Tesla is reportedly engaged on an up to date Mannequin 3 as a part of an effort codenamed “Mission Highland.” Ever since we first reported about Proejct Highland and the truth that it has doubtless been underway for a very long time now, individuals have been seeing Mannequin 3’s on the highway sporting camo.

The Mission Highland Tesla Mannequin 3 is anticipated to learn from decreased prices. It is also prone to have some up to date design cues, although nothing extraordinary. Some individuals additionally consider that there could also be a model of the brand new Mannequin 3 that follows go well with with the refreshed Mannequin S and Mannequin X. Maybe a yoke? {Hardware} 4? At any price, we do not know a lot for positive, but it surely appears Tesla goals to deliver the up to date Mannequin 3 to market later this 12 months.

In accordance with Electrek, Tesla could also be transferring ahead with utilizing the Gigacasting technique that it makes use of for its Mannequin Y and bringing it to Mannequin 3 manufacturing. This will surely make sense if the automaker goals to chop prices, and it could open the door for a structural battery pack, and possibly Tesla’s 4680 cells.

With all of that mentioned, we nonetheless do not know a complete lot about what to anticipate in the case of Mannequin 3 design updates. We do anticipate a brand new entrance finish, particularly since Tesla has been ensuring the realm is roofed whereas testing the Mission Highland prototypes. The most recent model snapped by The Kilowatts additionally had new wheels, and you’ll see that the rear finish is roofed as nicely.

As you’ll be able to see, the wheels on the Mannequin 3 above are in contrast to any Tesla has supplied thus far. Electrek notes that they give the impression of being just like Tesla’s 18-inch Aero wheels, although they do not have the cap. Nevertheless, they don’t seem to be precisely the identical as Tesla’s present Aero wheels, and with the cap doubtlessly lacking, we do not get to see the entire bundle.

Tesla might present extra particulars concerning the refreshed Mannequin 3 at its upcoming Investor Day on March 1, 2023. Maybe it is going to exhibit new Aero wheels and/or different new options that it plans to deliver to its lineup of EVs. What do you assume? Begin a dialog in our remark part under.