After the ‘Highland’ Model 3 launched in Europe and China a few months ago, we’re finally able to order it in the U.S.
Tesla switched over its retail website for its most popular sedan, reflecting the fact that the updated model is now available to order, with the first units estimated to arrive in the coming weeks. For the moment, Tesla aims to sell just two variants: the rear-wheel drive Standard Range and the all-wheel drive Long Range. The Performance is conspicuously absent, so you may have to wait a little longer if you’re looking for a faster version.
As it stands now, though, the RWD Standard Range starts off at $40,630 with 272 miles of range (dropping down to 248 miles if you get the $1,500 19-inch wheels). The AWD Long Range comes in at $47,630, and boasts a substantially higher 341-mile driving range (or 305 miles with the 19-inch wheels). Like with the past Model 3, you get one no-cost color in Stealth Gray, while the other options range between $1,000 to $2,000 extra. Other options include a black and white interior for an extra $1,000 and Enhanced Autopilot for $6,000 more.
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 update looks pretty tame from the outside, mainly just bringing in updated lights, new wheels and extra paint options. However, there’s more going on inside. There’s new ambient lighting as well as a larger 15.4-inch touchscreen, an 8.0-inch rear touchscreen.
While the Tesla Model 3 is still eligible for some state tax incentives, it’s worth noting that neither new version is currently eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. Tesla stressed that incentive would go away at the end of 2023, but their retail site does indeed reflect the change, so keep that in mind if you’re shopping for a new Model 3. The Model Y is still eligible for the tax credit, as of January 2024.
With the updated Model 3’s arrival in the U.S., it’s likely we’ll see a new Model Y follow suit, though it’s unclear exactly when that might happen.
