Currently reading: Tesla Model 3 price dropped in UK line-up reshuffle

Significant increase for top-spec Model S and X; entry-level Model 3 made cheaper

Tesla has reconfigured its UK pricing structure and range as part of a move towards a simpler and more concise global line-up. 

The most significant alteration is the discontinuation of entry-level Standard Range variants of both the Model S luxury saloon and Model X SUV. To compensate for the reduction in choice, prices for both models in Long Range trim have been brought down by £800. 

In line with the removal of these Standard Range variants, Tesla has sought to distinguish the two remaining trim options with a £6300 price hike for the top-spec Model S Performance and an increase of £5900 for the equivalent Model X. These two options are now available from £91,800 and £96,400 respectively. 

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All Model S and X Performance variants will come as standard with Tesla the brand’s Ludicrous Mode, which brings 0-60mph times down to 2.4sec for the saloon and 2.7sec for the SUV. 

Lower down the range, the Standard Range Plus variant of the new Model 3 is now available from £36,490 (after application of the government’s £3500 plug-in car grant), a saving of £1560 over its initial £38,050 launch price. 

Meanwhile, prices for the dual-motor Model 3 Long Range Performance, which is capable of ultra-fast 200kW charging, have risen £550 to £49,140. This trim comes equipped as standard with performance wheels and a carbonfibre spoiler, and offers a 162mph top speed. 

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A Tesla spokesperson said: “In order to make purchasing our vehicles even simpler, we are standardising our global vehicle line-up and streamlining the number of trim packages offered for Model S, Model X and Model 3. 

“We are also adjusting our pricing in order to continue to improve affordability for customers. Like other car companies, we periodically adjust pricing and available options.”

UK pricing for the Model Y seven-seat compact SUV has yet to be confirmed, with first deliveries not anticipated to take place before 2022. In the US, the new model is being offered from £35,500 in 300-mile Long Range guise.

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Nezzen 1 August 2019

You have to add the delivery charge.

The price of the model 3 looks more like £37,340 as there is an £850 delivery and documentation fee to add to the basic price of £36,490. It isn't possible to buy the car for the headline figure. Why not just advertise it at the actual purchase price?
Peter Cavellini 19 July 2019

Price restructure......?

 A nip here a tuck there,oh! surprise surprise! a reduction in price for the Bread n Butter model, but a huge hike for the model S’ and X’, £36K for the model three is reasonable, but £96,000 - £97,000 for an S or X models?!, that’s AMG , Alpina money to name two, have you seen inside a Tesla?, does it look the money?

fadyady 17 July 2019

Musk about

It's in a class of one. Tesla can do what it likes and get away too