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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
3 months of free supercharging Any new Tesla model Order using referral link 10 referrals per code per year
Inventory discounts Any built Tesla model near you Explore inventory here Discounts vary by model, trim, age, and location
$299 per month 2 year lease  New Model 3 Long Range RWD Order here; put $1,000 down 20K miles over 2 years (with credit approval)
$348 per month 3 year lease  New Model 3 Long Range RWD Order here; put $1,000 down 30K miles over 3 years (with credit approval)
$1,000 military discount Any new Tesla model Click here first then click first column link Current and previous military (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
0% APR  New Model 3 Order here (put 15% down) 60 month term with 15% down payment ($7,500 EV tax credit can be used as down payment)
Free paint upgrade  New Model 3 Performance Order here; add 'FSD (Supervised)' Can combine with 0% financing
FSD transfer Any new Tesla model Have 'FSD (Supervised)' 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

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