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Tesla cut the price of some Model 3 and Model Y versions in the U.S. after the company reported third-quarter deliveries that missed market expectations.

The starting price for the Model 3 is listed at $38,990 on Tesla’s website, down from $40,240 previously. The long range Model 3 fell from $47,240 to $45,990. And the Model 3 Performance fell to $50,990 from $53,240.

Tesla’s Model Y Performance sports utility vehicle now starts at $52,490, down from a previous price of $54,490.

Beginning at the end of last year, Tesla began cutting the prices of its cars across the world in a bid to stoke demand amid concerns over slowing consumer spending in markets like the U.S. and China and as competition in the electric vehicle space ramped up.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Tesla isn’t the cheapest but “much less” is inaccurate, especially once the tax credit (at least in the US) comes into play and as you try to find like-for-like range and features.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The bolt ev/euv is cheaper and has all the features except an “autopilot”, which is a plus that your car won’t kill you

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

It's also microsized compared to the Model 3 and most any other EV.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The EUV doesn't really compare.

Currently no access to the Supercharger network, a much slower fast-charging curve, the ADAS features lag Autopilot, the center console is laggy, and for the nerds who care, Tesla's API isn't closed down like OnStar. It's rear cargo ties and Carplay support are the only bonuses. The Bolt EUV is even losing features -- this year's model removed heated seats, putting further reliance on running a heater, which is a bad thing for range.

your car won’t kill you

The car doesn't kill you, people not paying attention while driving kills. NHTSA's primary investigation is basically about drivers of Tesla vehicles not paying attention and determining if Tesla is being aggressive enough about focus detection.

NHTSA is reviewing whether Tesla vehicles adequately ensure drivers are paying attention. Previously, the agency said evidence suggested drivers in most crashes under review had complied with Tesla's alert strategy that seeks to compel driver attention, raising questions about its effectiveness.

And yes, I considered purchasing one or going to the Mustang Mach-E. The Mach-E is a much more viable contender. The Bolt EUV was very unimpressive and not really comparable.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unfortunately they are being discontinued and the leftover inventory is hard to find in my experience.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They were being discontinued but I got told by someone the other day they got recontinued due to feedback on the cancellation

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You are correct, Chevy's messaging has been confusing. The current bolt is ending production this year and a new bolt platform is being developed, with most people expecting a release no sooner than 2025.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Ah great, super clear GM, good job. Thanks for the clarification