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.

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