The competition in the electric vehicle market continues at full speed. Although Tesla is a technological leader in the sector, it lags behind BYD in terms of sales. To change this situation, the company recently offered discounts on several Tesla models. Now, they have reopened orders for the long-range Model 3 after putting them on hold last August. Here are the details…
Tesla’s Long-Range Model 3 Back on Sale in US with Reduced Price and Delivery in June
In August of last year, Tesla made a shocking decision to halt sales of the long-range Model 3. The growing waiting list was cited as the reason for this decision. Tesla, founded by Elon Musk, had faced production challenges for a long time, which made waiting times seem normal. However, it was believed that the electric vehicle manufacturer had resolved this issue shortly before the pandemic. At the time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the company would resume taking orders once production capacity had increased.
After a wait of almost nine months, Tesla has reopened orders for the long-range Model 3. The company has also reduced the price of the long-range Model 3. The starting price now stands at $47,240, a significant decrease from the previous $57,990. It’s worth noting that orders are currently open only in the United States, so prices for other regions remain uncertain for now. The online configurator currently shows an estimated delivery window of June for the long-range Model 3.
Beyond the price, another notable change is in the range. As you may know, Tesla redesigned its existing models last November. This did not result in significant cosmetic or technical changes but did provide cost and time savings in production. However, the long-range Tesla Model 3 is now listed as having a range of 325+ miles, a decrease from the previously advertised 358 miles on a single charge. This relatively small change doesn’t seem too important, considering the reduction in price.
Tesla Model 3 specs
| Specification | Performance RWD | Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Long Range Battery Pack | Standard Battery Pack |
| 0-100 km/s Acceleration | 3.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Range | 325 miles (520 km) | 272 miles (435 km) |
| Infotainment System | 15-inch Display | 15-inch Display |
| Fast Charging / Onboard Charger | 250 kW / 11.5 kW (48A) | 150 kW / 7.6 kW (32A) |
| Weight | 1,836 kg | 1,751 kg |
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