Tesla Discontinues Model 3 Units With Chinese-Made Batteries
By Israel Monte
Oct 02, 2024 10:31 PM EDT
Tesla's Model 3 page has been updated, highlighting changes in its batteries.
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are no longer included in the sedan's order information, Teslarati reported Tuesday. The U.S. order page also notified customers that the Model 3 would now be available in three variants.
The versions are the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive ($42,490), Long Range All-Wheel Drive ($47,490) and Performance ($54,990), which have the mentioned starting prices before options and incentives are offered to interested buyers.
The Model 3 previously included LFP and an EPA-estimated range of 272 miles per charge. However, the car was affected by the Biden administration's increase in tariffs on imported Chinese EVs and batteries in the country.
BREAKING: Tesla has discontinued the base Model 3 RWD in the U.S.
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) October 2, 2024
The preexisting Model 3 Long Range RWD is now the entry level trim. It comes with 363 miles of range and starts at $34,990 (including fed EV credit). pic.twitter.com/emd3HBC6HG
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On X (formerly Twitter), the Model 3's updated page garnered reactions from many social media users.
This sucks :(
The LFP battery is the best Tesla battery for the average person, period. Longest cycle and lowest temp! https://t.co/N4ghJ2mD0G— koala (@koalafiedtesla) October 2, 2024
That is sad, because the LFP version is superior. https://t.co/DTOloNfCAX
— Maik (@Electric_Maik) October 2, 2024
So long LFP Model 3. A great battery pack, but it didn’t make sense with the current pricing structure and tax credits. https://t.co/1oZqXMsDfV
— Sebastian 🔋⚡️ (@KilowattStation) October 2, 2024
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