Last week, Elon Musk surprised the automotive industry by releasing a new $45,000 Model 3 Mid Range with 260 miles of range.
Now the automaker has another surprise for us: the $45,000 Model 3 Mid Range has had its price raised by $1,000 to $46,000. This change comes not even seven days after the Mid Range Model 3 was first announced.
At the same time, the automaker reduced the price of the Long Range Model 3 Dual Motor by $1,000. That version of the electric luxury compact now costs $53,000 instead of $54,000.
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It’s not clear why Tesla has decided to once again re-jig the Model 3’s prices. Many customers are still waiting for the standard Model 3, which largely helped to fuel demand for the vehicle due its attractive $35,000 starting price. The entry-level model is expected to go on sale in 4-6 months.
Tesla also removed the ‘Full Self Driving’ option from the Model 3’s order menu last week, with Musk saying the option was “causing too much confusion.” Tesla charged owners $10,000 to add Full Self Driving to their vehicles. The option is expected to be re-added to the Model 3 menu at a later date, although it’s not clear when this may be.
The American electric vehicle maker recently made small adjustments to the Model S and Model X options list as well. In a tweet, Musk said “many Tesla Model S & X interior configs will no longer be available after Nov 1.” in order to “simplify production.”
[Source: Reuters/Autoblog]
A version of this story originally appeared on AutoGuide.com.