Roughly a month after introducing the updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highlander, Tesla has given the vehicle a price hike. Pricing for the Model 3 Long Range trim w
Roughly a month after introducing the updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highlander, Tesla has given the vehicle a price hike. Pricing for the Model 3 Long Range trim with the dual-motor configuration has gone up by $1,500, as the range-topping version of the electric sedan costs $48,880 (prices include destination).
 

The change was first spotted by Electrek, who also pointed out that the change in price makes the Model 3 Long Range nearly as expensive as the Model Y Long Range. The Model 3 has consistently underpriced the Model Y, which makes sense, as the Model Y is a larger EV with seating for up to seven. The latest $1,500 price increase for the Model 3 Long Range, though, only makes it $500 less than the Model Y Long Range which costs $49,380. Throughout both vehicles’ lifespans, the Model 3 has been consistently thousands of dollars less than the Model Y. Seeing them separated by just $500 is surprising.

For instance, the base Model 3 continues to be priced at $40,380, which makes it $4,000 cheaper than the base Model Y RWD. That’s the kind of price difference that we’ve come to expect between the Model 3 and Model Y – not $500.


It’s also strange because Tesla is offering a $1,000 discount on the Model Y RWD and Model Y Long Range trims. Pricing for these models will go up after March 1. Add in the available $7,500 federal tax credit for the Model Y, and it looks like the Model Y is the better buy over the Model 3.

Tesla didn’t provide any information on why it increased pricing for the Model 3 Long Range. Electrek thinks it could have something to do with production. The outlet claims that it can produce a large number of Model Y SUVs, while it’s more limited when it comes to the Model 3 production. It could also have something to do with the Model Y’s upcoming update codenamed Juniper.

Tesla recently confirmed that the Model Y Juniper refresh isn’t “coming soon” to North America. The all-electric automaker could be getting ready for the update by attempting to clear out its current inventory of the Model Y in the form of more affordable pricing to its closest competitor – the Model 3. With just $500 separating the Model 3 Long Range from the Model Y Long Range and the Model Y being eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, it makes sense for shoppers to purchase the SUV over the sedan.
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