US: Tesla Increased Model 3 Prices Again
Will other models follow soon too?
Tesla has increased the prices of the Tesla Model 3 in the US, just about three weeks since the previous general increase, which applied to all models.
This time, the price bump concerns the two NCM-powered versions of the Model 3, while the LFP-powered version maintained its price.
The new price of the Model 3 LR AWD is $55,990 - $1,500 (or 2.8%) higher, while the Performance version now starts at $62,990 - up $1,000 (or 1.6%).
Price changes (without DST):
Tesla Model 3:
- RWD: no change ($46,990)
- Long Range AWD: up $1,500 (or 2.8%) from $54,490 to $55,990
- Performance: up $1,000 (or 1.6%) from $61,990 to $62,990
Because the price increase was applied only to the two versions that are equipped with NCM battery cells (high-nickel cathode), there is a high potential that the move has something to do with the nickel prices. If that's the reason, then other NCM-powered models also might see a similar increase.
Tesla lineup in the US as of April 7, 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" | $55,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $57,190 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD 19" | $57,490 | +$1,200 | N/A | $58,690 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Perf. LR AWD 20" | $62,990 | +$1,200 | N/A | $64,190 |
| 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 |
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