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11mo ago

Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Available

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Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Available

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/43860012

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schizoidman @lemm.ee

11mo ago

Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Available

www.torquenews.com /14335/tesla-says-goodbye-base-model-3-rwd-us-now-just-long-range-and-performance-versions-available

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schizoidman @lemm.ee

11mo ago

Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Available

www.torquenews.com /14335/tesla-says-goodbye-base-model-3-rwd-us-now-just-long-range-and-performance-versions-available

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They just keep making it worse for themselves.
This is confusing from a marketing perspective. Even if the base Model 3 had zero sales, it allowed Tesla to post "Model 3 available starting from $X".
I believe, with current incentives, the base Model 3 (with its chinese batteries) is more expensive than the LR or Performance (with USA made batteries), which is why I'm assuming the base model is being discontinued.
- Unless there's a new base model coming out. Or significant price cuts.
- Even if the base Model 3 had zero sales, it allowed Tesla to post “Model 3 available starting from $X”.
  This doesn't make sense, because if there aren't enough models being sold, the cost could be immense for the complexities it creates to make a few vehicles.
  Edit: Removed part about IRA since I failed to read your 2nd statement. Oops. Thats why it was discontinued yes.
  
  This doesn’t make sense, because if there aren’t enough models being sold, the cost could be immense for the complexities it creates.
  The sales for having the "as low as $X" aren't recognized against that base model, they're recognized against getting someone to consider buying any Model 3 "because they only cost $X!" Once you have the buyer interested, it isn't difficult to increase the price the buyer ultimately pays because they buy the more expensive models.

8 comments