Just several days after the previous price increase for some of the Model 3/Model Y versions, Tesla applied a more substantial price increase to all versions of all its cars in the U.S.
Depending on the model/version, the change is from $2,000 to $12,500. In most cases, it's between 4% and 5%. However, in the case of the Tesla Model X, the increase is almost 10%. The Model X is also the car with the longest estimated delivery time (new orders).
As we can see below, the least expensive Tesla, the LFP-powered Tesla Model 3 RWD, now starts at $46,990.
Including the obligatory $1,200 DST, the base cost is $48,190, which is just a step below $50,000. Let's recall that several years ago, the entry-level Tesla Model 3 was expected to start at $35,000.
The Tesla Model Y - the most popular electric car in the US and basically globally (at least in January), now starts at $62,990 + DST.
Price changes (without DST):
Tesla Model 3:
- RWD: up $2,000 (or 4.4%) from $44,990 to $46,990
- Long Range AWD: up $2,500 (or 4.8%) from $51,990 to $54,490
- Performance: up $3,000 (or 5.1%) from $58,990 to $61,990
Tesla Model S:
- Long Range AWD: up $5,000 (or 5.3%) from $94,990 to $99,990
- Performance: up $6,000 (or 4.6%) from $129,990 to $135,990
Tesla Model X:
- Long Range AWD: up $10,000 (or 9.5%) from $104,990 to $114,990
- Performance: up $12,500 (or 9.9%) from $126,490 to $138,990
Tesla Model Y:
- Long Range AWD: up $3,000 (or 5.0%) from $59,990 to $62,990
- Performance: up $3,000 (or 4.6%) from $64,990 to $67,990
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk noted a few days ago significant inflation pressure. The question is whether it means that soon even the entry-level Model 3 will be above $50,000.
Tesla lineup in the US as of March 15, 2022
Prices
Model | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD 18" | $46,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $48,190 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD 19" | $48,490 | +$1,200 | N/A | $49,690 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD 18" | $54,490 | +$1,200 | N/A | $55,690 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD 19" | $55,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $57,190 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Perf. LR AWD 20" | $61,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $63,190 |
2022 Tesla Model S LR AWD 19" | $99,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $101,190 |
2022 Tesla Model S LR AWD 21" | $104,490 | +$1,200 | N/A | $105,690 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid 19" | $135,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $137,190 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid 21" | $140,490 | +$1,200 | N/A | $141,690 |
2022 Tesla Model X LR AWD 20" | $114,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $116,190 |
2022 Tesla Model X LR AWD 22" | $120,490 | +$1,200 | N/A | $121,690 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid 20" | $138,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $140,190 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid 22" | $144,490 | +$1,200 | N/A | $145,690 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 19" | $62,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $64,190 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 20" | $64,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $66,190 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Perf. LR AWD 21" | $67,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $69,190 |