Anyone here transition from a Model 3 Performance to an R2 Performance? Thoughts/regrets?

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I’m curious if anyone here has made the jump specifically from a Model 3 Performance to an R2 Performance and can share their experience.
I currently have an 24 M3P and genuinely love the performance. That’s probably the biggest thing making me hesitate about switching. I know the R2P won’t have quite the same 0–60 punch or low, planted sports-sedan feel, but it still seems plenty quick.

The reason I’m considering the R2P is that I’m increasingly wanting the utility of an SUV. A few things in particular:

Cargo space: This is a big one. I carry a spare tire in my Model 3, which absolutely kills my usable trunk space. We’re ordering the compact spare with the R2.

Ground clearance: We live in Arizona and frequently head into the mountains for hiking, so forest roads, rough pavement and trailheads are part of our normal use. The Model 3 just isn’t ideal for that.

Ride/comfort: I like the M3P’s handling, but I’d appreciate something more comfortable on rough roads without feeling boring to drive.

SUV practicality: Higher seating position, hatchback cargo area, more usable interior space, etc.

Still want performance: I don’t want to move into an SUV and immediately miss having a genuinely fast EV. That’s why I’m looking specifically at the R2 Performance rather than the other trims.

Charging: Native NACS/Supercharger access makes leaving Tesla much easier for me.

We’ve pretty much settled on an R2 Performance in Esker Silver, Coastal Cloud interior, 20” Black Sand All-Terrain wheels and the compact spare.

For anyone who actually came from an M3P: Do you miss the Tesla’s acceleration/handling, or does the R2P still scratch that performance itch? How does the ride, interior quality, cargo space and overall daily-driving experience compare?

I know it’s still new!

Posted Sep 21, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

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