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Model 3 Performance with the new 2026 black badging is gorgeous! Now the car looks more unified as a whole

ShameResponsible69 | 2025-12-23 13:23 | 164 views

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OldFargoan 2025-12-23 13:33

I was a tad jelly of the front camera in the 2026 since I got mine in September but I'm happy with the silver badging so that helps a little bit. I also have an Ultra Red M3P and to me the black looks like it's trying to hide the Tesla name in back. I'm not saying it looks bad though. I like that it matches the door handles, but I just prefer the silver.

p3dal 2025-12-23 13:41

My favorite badging is no badging.

Touchy2000 2025-12-23 13:43

Just buy black cover sticker for 5 bucks and save the 50000 bucks ;)

2019_Stealth 2025-12-23 14:21

Agreed. I de-badged mine after 5 years of ownership. I plan to de-badge the next one on day 1.

PM_TITS_FOR_KITTENS 2025-12-23 14:30

Gotta be honest, I prefer the silver badge and text way more. Feels like it fits the car MUCH better style-wise. The black is cool and all, but it looks like an aftermarket Amazon buy

NoPresssure4 2025-12-23 14:59

Just to clarify the 2026 M3P now come with front camera and black badging?

Sam_Dreamt 2025-12-23 15:13

I thought the newer models had front cameras I don’t see one on this one? Unless you’re implying that you made your car look like the 2026 model by making your emblems all black.. if so great job! Where do you get the badges from?

rocketbrothers540 2025-12-23 15:19

Annoying the didn’t do the black badges and bumper camera from the start.

ZealousidealExam640 2025-12-23 15:19

Good catch

msb175 2025-12-23 15:21

Should be an option. I’d prefer black on darker colors and silver on lighter colors. That’s just me though.

Adz1987 2025-12-23 15:31

Add the gear stalk back and I'm in

generalemiel 2025-12-23 15:35

Its for me kinda meh, i prefer chrome badging over black badging or no badge

djbriankeith 2025-12-23 15:37

Looks good but I kinda like the silver in the back so you can see it better. I don’t like the hood emblem with either color. I’m probably going to remove mine and leave the back letters. The black looks dope though. Would look really good on white. Panda!

BananaFreeway 2025-12-23 15:39

Why is it at Cadillac dealership?

dcheo001 2025-12-23 15:49

You can technically buy aftermarket parts for those for less money

actuallylemoncurd 2025-12-23 16:11

..yes

Educational-Goal7900 2025-12-23 16:21

S3XY commander by enhance auto allows you to control your gear by using ur right scroll knob. U can put ur foot on the brake and move the right scroll wheel up and down to toggle between going from park to reverse and vice versa. I definitely don’t want that stalk back, it’s actually easier to do the right scroll wheel to shift gears than a stalk which is more effort. You should look into that

Fiveofthem 2025-12-23 16:26

I’m torn between debadging or putting the black emblems on 2025 M3P Stealth Gray.

LectricOldman 2025-12-23 16:27

THIS, no badge is the only way to badge....Let the car show its true styling

runningman-18 2025-12-23 16:34

You know what looks even better ? No badging!

1Madarchod 2025-12-23 16:54

JUST NEEDS a 2" Drop and you're set

TonyH22_ATX 2025-12-23 17:10

I might be in the minority here. I prefer chrome badging.

Drawing_Inevitable 2025-12-23 18:02

Looks like a new rear diffuser too!

MrT20000 2025-12-23 18:16

Especially with a darker paint

[deleted] 2025-12-23 18:19

Yes, and turn signal stalk

lnxgod 2025-12-23 18:41

Tint the windows

Ok-Following4811 2025-12-23 19:05

The 2024+ should’ve all been blacked out badging including the T

Hot-Accountant-4425 2025-12-23 20:01

Ehhh… I like my black and blue badge.

Seansong82 2025-12-23 20:11

Where is the front bumper camera?

Unlikely-Sympathy683 2025-12-23 22:49

Il wait till they sell it used so I can get it half off😅

MarticZtn 2025-12-24 00:23

Hmmm the car looks great but I don’t see the front camera there, isn’t it supposed to be there for 2026+ models? Am I missing something?

YttriumTimeTraveler 2025-12-24 00:55

Boooooo, do they at least give the option to omit the stalk?

Soccermad23 2025-12-24 00:57

You must be the first person I’ve seen who prefers the buttons lol.

YttriumTimeTraveler 2025-12-24 01:00

Hate the stalk, buttons are super convenient, sleek design, and at the touch of my thumb, don't need to remove my hands from the wheel to drive.

Mikesquared23 2025-12-24 01:57

I have a white 2025 M3P and I feel like the black badging would like awesome.. thinking about doing it

bash310 2025-12-24 02:36

I don’t think that’s a 2026. As far as I know, 2026 models come with the front bumper camera.

wglass89 2025-12-24 03:13

Ive had it since the ‘24 release and love the buttons over stalk.

Acceptable_Till_5695 2025-12-24 04:06

I prefer buttons, will never get stalk retrofit

idkausernamerntbh 2025-12-24 18:56

In my opinion the silver looks better on some cars like stealth grey so I never changed it

Sevauk 2025-12-24 22:08

prefer the buttons too

cypher4279 2025-12-24 22:56

Yah I’m not seeing the camera as well🤔

CautiousPhysics2840 2025-12-24 23:52

Im confused is that a Plaid Badge?

DetectiveVinc 2025-12-25 07:20

Americans for sure... european roads are more complicated and involve less of *just driving in a staight line*, where blinking while the wheel is turned doesn't become an issue

ethanxp2 2025-12-25 09:58

2025 owner here and I just want the bumper camera

Shakurs2pac 2025-12-25 17:40

I blacked mine out. Extremely easy and cheap

RandGM1 2025-12-25 22:46

I have the same Performance 3 in red and also added the black badging. 100% agree that it makes it look even better. Now you need a window tint to finish the exterior. And if you don't have the turn stalk inside, strongly consider getting one.

AltruisticLeopard_28 2025-12-26 00:21

I love the no stalks in my 2025 M3.

TitoMcCool 2025-12-26 15:49

That looks awesome. Yes, I'm jealous.

eatmorbacon 2026-01-15 01:22

Ok so the latest sold are the only model 3s that have the bumper cam then? The whole 2025/2026 thing is obviously too complicated for me to manage. heh

Apart_Following_1005 2026-02-02 11:42

I'm waiting for mine at the end of this month.. I've also already bought black emblems on Aliexpress, I hope it will arrive with black badge from stock! But.. on EPC Tesla Parts Catalog now I see the emblems both black and chrome!

bobateeth 2026-03-08 23:43

Takes a week. But I love the buttons. And would prefer it.

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