Elon Musk has fulfilled his
promise of offering the Tesla Model 3 from US$ 35,000 before tax incentives.
However, if customers want more than just and an entry-level Model 3, they
better be prepared to pay a significant premium.
Customers of the standard Model 3 with 220 miles of
range and a 5.6 second 0-96 km/h time will have to cough up an extra US$ 7,500 to select the Premium Upgrade Package, custom paint and more stylish
wheels, for example.
The Premium Upgrade Package includes heated seats,
two rear USBs, 12-way power adjustable front seats, a premium audio system,
tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection, auto dimming and
heated side mirrors, LED fog lights and an improved center console.
Want to enjoy hands-free driving? Enhanced Autopilot
adds US$ 5,000, bringing the price up to US$ 47,500 and when a few other
miscellaneous options are selected, the max price for a Model S standard hits US$ 50,500.
Those looking for greater range can adopt the Model
3 long Range for an additional US$ 9,000, meaning its maximum price sits at US$ 59,500 before incentives. While prices top out at just below the US$ 60,000 mark
at the moment, they won’t stay that way. In fact, we know that an all-wheel
drive version will be offered at a later date and in mid-2018, a performance
version is set to join the range, possibly edging pricing towards US$ 70,000.