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Attribute Value
Vehicle Class: small sedan
Body Dimensions: 185.8 in long x 72.8 in wide x 56.8 in high
Cargo Capacity: 15 cubic feet (425 liters)
Gross Vehicle Weight: 3,891 pounds
Public Reveal Date: 2016-03-31
First Deliveries: 2017-07-28
Most Unique Feature: currently the cheapest Tesla model
Production Status: full capacity (California and China)
Starting On-line Price: $42,490 (USD)
Battery Cell Used: 2170
Supercharging Capability: up to 250kW
Longest Range: 363 miles (584 kilometers)
Fastest Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds

Here are all the discounts available for this model:

Discount Or Deal Applies To How To Obtain It Restrictions
$349/$372/$394 per month lease  New Model 3 Long Range RWD Order here 30k/36k/45k miles for 3 years (with credit approval)
Inventory discounts Any built Tesla model near you Explore inventory here Discounts vary by model, trim, age, and location
$1,000 hero discount Any new Tesla model Click here first then click first column link For Military, First Responder, Teacher or Student (get referral credit first)
$7,500 federal new EV rebate    New Model 3, Y, Cybertruck Order qualifying Tesla here MSRP ($55,000 car / $80,000 SUV before software) and AGI limits; Commercial use and leasing can bypass limitations
$4,000 federal used EV rebate Used EV under $25,000 Find used car under $25,000 here Up to 30% of price; model year and AGI limits
Various state incentives Cars, solar, and Powerwall Check Tesla website Varies by state; also contact your power company
Free paint upgrade  New Model 3 Performance Order here (add FSD) Can combine with 0% financing
FSD transfer Any new Tesla model Have FSD already purchased Cannot transfer from Foundation or Launch series vehicle; one transfer per owner over lifetime
$2,000 Model Y upgrade discount New Model Y Did you take delivery of a Model Y in 2020? Wait for an email with details; cannot combine with special APR rates

Here are all the changes we have observed for this model:

Date Models Type Change Details
2024-04-23  Model 3  Trim  Model 3 Performance released at $52,990 (now $54,990) starting price. The only Model 3 trim eligible for the US $7,500 rebate when optioned up to $55,000
2024-02-14  Model 3  Pricing  Long Range trim price increased from $45,990 to $47,490
2024-01-10  Model 3  Option  Stealth Grey replaces Midnight Silver and Ultra Red replaces Red exterior to match Model S and X colors
2024-01-10  Model 3  Status  New Highland version with many changes now available in the US from California plant
2023-05-02  Model 3  Pricing  The Model 3 Long Range is available for ordering again starting at $47,240
2023-05-02  Models 3 and Y  Pricing  An additional $250 was added to custom orders - avoid this fee by checking inventory first
2023-04-18  Model 3  Pricing  Price reductions: base from $41,990 to $39,990; Long Range version still unavailable
2023-04-06  Model 3  Pricing  Price reductions: base from $43,490 to $41,990, performance from $53,990 to $52,990 with Long Range version still unavailable
2023-02-03  Model 3  Pricing  Prices reduced for base base from $43,900 to $43,490
2023-01-12  Model 3  Pricing  Prices reduced for all models: base from $46,990 to $43,900; Long Range from $57,990 to $49,990; Performance from $62,990 to $53,990. Midnight silver paint option changed from included to $1,000
2022-12-21  Models 3 and Y  Pricing  $7,500 credit and 10,000 supercharger miles for every customer taking delivery of a Model 3 or Model Y vehicle in the US between December 21st and December 31st
2022-12-01  Models 3 and Y  Pricing  $3,750 credit for every customer taking delivery of a Model 3 or Model Y vehicle in the US in December
2022-08-12  Model 3  Status  Model 3 Long Range removed from online ordering system
2022-06-15  Model 3  Pricing  Prices increased for Long Range from $55,990 to $57,990
2022-04-07  Model 3  Pricing  Prices increased for Long Range from $54,490 to $55,990 and Performance from $61,990 to $62,990
2022-03-15  Model 3  Pricing  Prices increased for all models: Base from $44,990 to $46,990; Long Range from $51,990 to $54,490; Performance from $58,990 to $61,990
2022-03-10  Model 3  Pricing  Long Range model price increased from $50,990 to $51,990
2022-02-23  All Models  Pricing  Premium connectivity is now available as a $99 yearly subscription which is less than the $9.99 per month subscription
2021-11-04  Model 3  Pricing  Base model price increased from $43,990 to $44,990, Long Range from $49,990 to $50,990, and Performance from $57,990 to $58,990
2021-11-04  Models 3 and Y  Option Midnight Silver Metallic paint option changed from $1,000 to free (to join white option) and Black increased from $1,000 to $1,500
2021-11-02  Model 3  Spec Range increased from 353 to 358 miles on Long Range model and from 262 to 272 on the base model
2021-07-22  Model 3  Pricing  Long Range model price increased from $48,990 to $49,990
2021-04-09  Model 3  Pricing  Interior changes show on website. Standard Range Plus model price increased from $37,990 to $38,490. Long Range model price increased from $46,990 to $47,490. Performance model price increased from $55,990 to $56,990
2020-10-16  Model 3  Option All wheels were updated with performance model getting 20" Überturbine wheels similar to the Model Y
2020-10-16  Model 3  Option Power trunk and heated steering wheel added (except Standard Range Plus model)
2020-10-16  Model 3  Spec Acceleration improves from 4.4s to 4.2s (3.7 with $2,000 boost upgrade) on AWD and 3.2s to 3.1s on performance models)
2020-10-16  Model 3  Spec Range increased across the board: 250 to 263, 322 to 353, and 299 to 315 miles (2021 models with heat pump)
2020-05-27  Model 3  Pricing  All prices dropped $2,000
2019-12-13  Model 3  Pricing  Base prices increased: Standard Range Plus and Long Range by $500; Performance by $2,000
2019-11-01  Model 3  Pricing  Long Range AWD price increased $500 but range increased from 310mi to 322mi
2019-10-17  Model 3  Option The 20" performance wheels are now grey instead of silver
2019-10-17  Model 3  Pricing  Base price for Standard Range Plus increased by $500 but range increased 10 miles
2018-07-15  Model 3  Pricing  Prices were reduced by $910 for Standard Range Plus, $1,910 for Long Range, and $4,910 for Performance
2018-07-15  Production Models  Option Standard color changed from Basic Black to Pearl White