According to Tesla's online design studio, prices of the non-performance version of the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. increased again.
It's another price bump in just a short amount of time (see more reports on Tesla prices here), most of the time by a step of $500, which is so consistent that it almost looks like it's planned to gradually achieve some certain level.
Here are the details:
- Model 3 Standard Range Plus: up $500 from $39,490 to $39,990
- Model 3 Long Range AWD: up $500 from $48,490 to $48,990
- Model 3 Perf. LR AWD: no change ($56,990)
- Model Y Long Range AWD: up $500 from $51,490 to $51,990
- Model Y Perf. LR AWD: no change ($60,990)
Because Tesla EVs are not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, and we have to include the destination charge of $1,200, it turns out that the absolute minimum that one must pay to buy a new Tesla is $41,190.
We don't know the reasons why non-performance versions of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are getting more and more expensive. Normally, the price is a combination of demand and costs. Some say that Tesla is preparing for the upcoming re-introduction of a federal tax credit - a new formula that would include also manufacturers, which are no longer eligible (like Tesla and GM).
Prices of the Model S and Model X have remained at the same level since March.
Tesla prices
| Model | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | $39,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $41,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $48,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $50,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Perf. LR AWD 20" | $56,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $58,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range (AWD) 19" | $79,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $81,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 19" | $119,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $121,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid+ 19" | $149,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $151,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range (AWD) 20" | $89,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $91,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model X Plaid 20" | $119,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $121,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 19" | $51,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $53,190 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Perf. LR AWD 21" | $60,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $62,190 |
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