US: Entry-Level Tesla Model 3/Y Delivery Time Extends To February

The Tesla Model 3 SR+ gets a new range estimation (1 mile lower), while the Tesla Model S Plaid gets 6 more miles.

Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y

Mark Kane

By: Mark Kane

Sep 11, 2021 at 9:00am ET

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The estimated delivery time of the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y in the U.S. (for new orders) has been extended once again.

According to the online design studio, the entry-level Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) will be delivered in February 2022 (previously January), which is about five months from now. The Long Range and Performance versions are respectively December and November.

A similar situation concerns the Tesla Model Y. The Long Range (AWD) version is now expected in February (previously January), while the Performance version in November.

We guess that Tesla has a very long order backlog, and it's mostly demand related rather than supply, although production constraints might add on top on that.

Estimated delivery time (new orders):

Tesla Model 3:

Standard Range Plus: February 2022 (previously January)
Long Range: December (previously November)
Performance: November (previously 5–7 weeks)

Tesla Model S:

Long Range: March–April, 2022 (no change)
Plaid: January–February, 2022 (no change)

Tesla Model X:

Long Range: March–April, 2022 (no change)
Plaid: March–April, 2022 (no change)

Tesla Model Y:

Long Range: February 2022 (previously January)
Performance: November (previously 5–7 weeks)

Estimated EPA range changes

A separate thing is that we noticed two small changes in Tesla's EPA range for new cars.

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First, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) is now rated at 262 miles (422 km), which is one mile less than before - 263 miles (423 km). That might be some minor adjustment related to ongoing updates to Tesla cars.

The second thing is a higher EPA range of the Tesla Model S Plaid (19" version) - up from 390 miles (628 km) to 396 miles (637 km). That's 1.5% more, and a bit closer to the Long Range version (19") - 405 miles (652 km). The Plaid version with 21" wheels is rated at 348 miles (560 km).

Tesla specs

Model Drive Battery
(kWh) EPA
Range 0-60
mph
(sec) Top
Speed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD 60* 262 mi*
(422 km) 5.3 140 mph
(225 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD AWD 80* 353 mi
(568 km) 4.2 145 mph
(233 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model 3 Perf. LR AWD 20" AWD 80* 315 mi
(507 km) 3.1 162 mph
(261 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range (AWD) 19" AWD 100* 405 mi
(652 km) 3.1 155 mph
(249 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 19" AWD 100* 396 mi*
(637 km) 1.99* 200 mph
(322 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range (AWD) 20" AWD 100* 360 mi*
(579 km) 3.8 155 mph
(249 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model X Plaid 20" AWD 100* 340 mi*
(547 km) 2.5 163 mph
(262 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 19" AWD 80* 326 mi
(525 km) 4.8 135 mph
(217 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model Y Perf. LR AWD 21" AWD 80* 303 mi
(488 km) 3.5 155 mph
(249 km/h)

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 $49,990 +$1,200 N/A $51,190 2021 Tesla Model 3 Perf. LR AWD 20" $56,990 +$1,200 N/A $58,190 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range (AWD) 19" $89,990 +$1,200 N/A $91,190 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 19" $129,990 +$1,200 N/A $131,190 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range (AWD) 20" $99,990 +$1,200 N/A $101,190 2021 Tesla Model X Plaid 20" $119,990 +$1,200 N/A $121,190 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 19" $53,990 +$1,200 N/A $55,190 2021 Tesla Model Y Perf. LR AWD 21" $60,990 +$1,200 N/A $62,190