The Cybertruck is now Tesla's cheapest vehicle

[Kaido]

Tesla raises Model 3 and Model Y prices again, making Cybertruck its cheapest vehicle

Tesla has increased the price of several Model 3 and Model Y vehicles by as much as $2,000. The Model 3 is now more expensive than the cheapest Cybertruck.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[DooKey]

Don't worry because the inflation is transitory...

Not. These prices are here to stay. Supply chain disruptions are making everything difficult to produce in quantity.

Also, I wouldn't expect Cybertruck prices to remain where they currently are.

 

[rstrohkirch]

So in less than 2 years the Model 3 went from a "$35,000" car to a $42,000 car.

 

[Heartbreaker]

Cybertruck is not an actual product yet. I expect you won't be able to buy one for under $42K in the next 5 years unless you get it used.

 

[Kaido]

So in less than 2 years the Model 3 went from a "$35,000" car to a $42,000 car.

Yeah, I'm very curious about their upcoming "$25,000" budget Tesla. Can it really be done at that price point?

 

[Kaido]

Cybertruck is not an actual product yet. I expect you won't be able to buy one for under $42K in the next 5 years unless you get it used.

My guess is that they're going to sell the tri-motor first to make bank from the early-adopters. My reservation is like number one zillion so it will probably be 2025 before I see mine hahaha.

 

[rstrohkirch]

Didn't they say they were going to release it top tier down?

 

[manly]

Cybertruck is not an actual product yet. I expect you won't be able to buy one for under $42K in the next 5 years unless you get it used.

Unless Tesla's brand loyalty/prestige tanks hard, you won't be able to get a used one for $42k either. As rstrohkirch said, they won't sell the base single-motor model until demand for the better more profitable ones is consumed.

Yeah, I'm very curious about their upcoming "$25,000" budget Tesla. Can it really be done at that price point?

In a word, no. Although battery pack costs will continue a moderate downtrend over the next few years, it'll be fighting against some inflationary effects. Furthermore, where possibly can Tesla cut costs from the Model 3 SR+, their cheapest car? It's not like they have an extravagant interior that they can downgrade to econobox level. A $25k "Model 2" would basically cost the same as a typical Honda Civic; so expect the budget Tesla to debut at $30k if it happens at all.

 

[YuliApp]

Sometimes i have feeling that people do not see what is happening around with inflation and prices of everything.
Yea right Tesla for 25k. Maybe a bike with lead acid battery and Tesla logo?

 

[pauldun170]

Correction.
Cybertruck is currently Tesla's most EXPENSIVE product because if you want one, you need to purchase the entire company so that you can get a hold of a prototype.
Then you have to pay for certification if you want to register it and drive it on public roads.
Until then, the cheapest Tesla is the $43,490 Tesla 3.

 

[darkswordsman17]

They removed prices so I wouldn't get too hopeful about the price.

Tesla Removes Cybertruck Prices From Its Website, Maybe We Imagined The Whole Thing | Carscoops

Company deletes sci-fi truck’s spec and prices, but is still taking refundable $100 deposits.

www.carscoops.com

 

[tynopik]

Furthermore, where possibly can Tesla cut costs from the Model 3 SR+, their cheapest car?

their margin

they have record margins right now and prices are still going up because demand is so high. They could easily cut price if they needed to, but right now they are production constrained and have no incentive to do so

also their recently announced switch the LFP batteries will help

 

[Kaido]

They removed prices so I wouldn't get too hopeful about the price.

Tesla Removes Cybertruck Prices From Its Website, Maybe We Imagined The Whole Thing | Carscoops

Company deletes sci-fi truck’s spec and prices, but is still taking refundable $100 deposits.

www.carscoops.com

Two of my burning questions are:

1. In an emergency situation, how do you break the glass to escape? i.e. the door is jammed from a car accident & the glass is the only escape route

2. In a fender bender, how is the vehicle repaired? Also, crumple zones??

I want a Cybertruck but the F-150 Lightning looks 10x more practical lol.

 

[ultimatebob]

So in less than 2 years the Model 3 went from a "$35,000" car to a $42,000 car.

The Model 3 never really was a $35,000 car. You could never order that configuration online and have it delivered at that price. I think that the real starting price was more like $37,000 before tax and shipping.

 

[ultimatebob]

Yeah, I'm very curious about their upcoming "$25,000" budget Tesla. Can it really be done at that price point?

I think that a $25,000 EV with extended range can be done, I doubt that Tesla would be the first to do it. I'd expect a factory in China or India to do it instead, where the labor is super-cheap. Right now, you can't get something like a Changli or Tata Nexon in the US because they don't meet US safety requirements, but what happens when they go upmarket and build a product that could?

 

[pauldun170]

The Model 3 never really was a $35,000 car. You could never order that configuration online and have it delivered at that price. I think that the real starting price was more like $37,000 before tax and shipping.

Correction
Tesla Model 3 is now a $46,490 dollar car
Tesla Model 3 Long Range is a $52,490 car
Tesla Model 3 Performance is a $58,990 car
Model Y long range is $59,990
Model Y Performance is $62,990
Model X is $110,490
Model X Plaid $125,490
Model S is $99,490
Model S Plaid is $134,490

 

[ponyo]

Correction
Tesla Model 3 is now a $46,490 dollar car
Tesla Model 3 Long Range is a $52,490 car
Tesla Model 3 Performance is a $58,990 car
Model Y long range is $59,990
Model Y Performance is $62,990
Model X is $110,490
Model X Plaid $125,490
Model S is $99,490
Model S Plaid is $134,490

You're looking at models with the expensive upgraded wheels. If you change it back to base wheels, you'll see Model 3 is $45k. Change the wheels on the Model 3 LR, Model Y LR, Model X LR and Plaid, Model S and Plaid, you'll see price go down but extended delivery times.

 

[pauldun170]

You're looking at models with the expensive upgraded wheels. If you change it back to base wheels, you'll see Model 3 is $45k. Change the wheels on the Model 3 LR, Model Y LR, Model X LR and Plaid, Model S and Plaid, you'll see price go down but extended delivery times.

Lol...
Damn you Tesla site designers

 

[ponyo]

Lol...
Damn you Tesla site designers

They changed it recently to automatically default to the more expensive upgraded wheels under the pretense most people will want faster delivery. But it's purely cash grab move with Tesla prioritizing higher margin vehicles. But it makes sense because the order backlog is huge and about to get even bigger and longer with the $8k tax credit that's in the BBB bill.

Every time Tesla raises the price, they're locking in people with current orders so they don't cancel and leave. Smart move on their part when they're so production constrained atm. Berlin and Austin should help great deal but it will take about a year for those factories to ramp up.

 

[pauldun170]

They changed it recently to automatically default to the more expensive upgraded wheels under the pretense most people will want faster delivery. But it's purely cash grab move with Tesla prioritizing higher margin vehicles. But it makes sense because the order backlog is huge and about to get even bigger and longer with the $8k tax credit that's in the BBB bill.

Every time Tesla raises the price, they're locking in people with current orders so they don't cancel and leave. Smart move on their part when they so production constrained atm. Berlin and Austin should help great deal but it will take about a year for those factories to ramp up.

They are a Luxury car company and I think the pricing is appropriate considering the competition and current state of charging networks.

I just hate the way they bs on pricing

 

[BarkingGhostar]

I'm wondering how long it will be before the traditional car companies start changing prices more frequently.