Here’s an outline of the benefits of a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (4×4) Facelift, with FSD:

1. Model 3 Long Range AWD (4×4) Specific Benefits

  • Dual-motor AWD — power to all four wheels, better traction in rain/snow/gravel

  • Rated range ~353 miles (EPA, varies by wheels/build) — longest-range Model 3 of its era

  • 0–60 in ~4.2s — significantly quicker than SR+

  • Premium interior — upgraded audio (14 speakers + subwoofer + amps), heated rear seats, floor mats

  • Fog lights — standard on LR (not on SR+)

  • Faster Supercharging — higher peak kW vs. SR+ (especially pre-LFP SR+)

  • Better cold-weather range — NCA pack + heat pump combo

  • More power headroom — better passing, merging, towing-adjacent confidence

  • Higher resale value — LR holds value better than SR+ in most markets

2. The 2021 „Facelift“ (Refresh) Upgrades

  • Heat pump — major cold-weather efficiency gain vs. 2020 and earlier

  • Updated center console — wireless phone charging, sliding lid, matte finish

  • Chrome delete — satin black window trim and door handles

  • Power trunk (liftgate) — standard on 2021+

  • New aero wheel design — improved efficiency

  • Double-pane front windows — quieter cabin

  • Heated steering wheel (later 2021 builds)

  • Revised headlights — better output

  • Updated interior materials — more durable, less glossy plastic

3. FSD (Full Self-Driving) Benefits

  • HW3 computer — required for FSD, included on all 2021 cars

  • FSD feature set (software-dependent): Auto Lane Change, Navigate on Autopilot, AutoPark, Summon/Smart Summon, Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control

  • FSD (Supervised) access if enrolled and in good standing

  • VIN-tied — stays with the car, adds resale value

  • OTA updates — FSD stack keeps improving over time

  • Autopilot standard — TACC + Autosteer included even without FSD

4. Battery Notes (Important)

  • 2021 Model 3 LR AWD uses NCA/NCM (nickel-based) — not LFP

  • Daily charge limit ~80–90% for best longevity (unlike LFP, which can go to 100%)

  • Better cold-weather performance than LFP — less regen loss, faster charging when cold

  • Lighter than LFP equivalents — contributes to efficiency and performance

  • 8-year / 120,000-mile battery & drive unit warranty (Long Range)

  • ~70% capacity retention guarantee during warranty period

5. General Model 3 Benefits

  • Supercharger network — best fast-charging network in the US

  • Minimalist interior — 15″ center screen, OTA software

  • Low running costs — cheap electricity, minimal maintenance

  • Safety — top NHTSA/IIHS ratings, low rollover risk

  • Sentry Mode / Dashcam — built-in

  • Phone key / NFC card

  • Preconditioning — cabin and battery

  • Dog Mode / Camp Mode

  • Tesla Theater — Netflix, YouTube, Hulu when parked

  • Regular OTA feature drops

  • Strong resale value — especially with FSD

6. Why the 2021 Model 3 LR AWD Facelift + FSD Combo Is Appealing

  • Best range + performance combo in the 2021 Model 3 lineup

  • AWD + heat pump — confident in all seasons, efficient in cold

  • Premium interior + audio — nicer than SR+

  • FSD adds long-term software value — resale and functionality

  • NCA battery — better cold-weather behavior than LFP

  • Refreshed design + features — heat pump, power trunk, chrome delete, new console

  • Strong all-rounder — daily driver, road-tripper, and quick when you want it

7. Key Caveats to Verify

  • HW3 only — 2021 cars are HW3, not HW4; some future features may be HW4-only

  • FSD software version — features vary; „FSD“ on the Monroney doesn’t guarantee latest beta

  • NCA battery — daily charge ~80–90%, not 100% like LFP

  • Battery health check — verify state of health and charging history

  • Accident history — check Carfax/AutoCheck for structural damage

  • Warranty status — 2021 cars may be nearing end of basic warranty (4yr/50k); battery/drive unit still covered to 8yr/120k

  • Heated steering wheel — only on later 2021 builds; verify

  • Double-pane windows — verify build date

  • Range varies — 353 miles is EPA; real-world ~300–320 depending on conditions

8. Quick Comparison: LR AWD vs. SR+ (2021 Facelift)

 
 
FeatureLR AWDSR+
DrivetrainDual-motor AWDSingle-motor RWD
Range (EPA)~353 mi~263 mi
0–60~4.2s~5.3s
BatteryNCA/NCMLFP (late 2021)
Daily charge80–90%100% (if LFP)
Audio14 speakers + sub8 speakers
Fog lightsYesNo
Rear heated seatsYesNo (some builds)
SuperchargingFaster peakSlower peak
Cold weatherBetterLFP quirks

Bottom line: The 2021 Model 3 Long Range AWD Facelift with FSD is the best all-round 2021 Model 3 — long range, quick, AWD, premium interior, heat pump, and FSD hardware — with the main caveats being HW3 (not HW4), NCA charging habits (80–90% daily), and verifying battery health and warranty status.