Tesla is no longer selling the sub-$40,000 standard-range, rear-wheel drive version of the Model 3 that has been in the company’s lineup since 2023. The most affordable trim is now the long-range RWD Model 3 that starts at $42,490. The change was first pointed out by Electrek, and comes as Tesla announces a year-over-year increase of vehicle deliveries in its third quarter of 2024.
Tesla has slashed — and raised — prices numerous times over the past few years as it struggles to retain its pole position in the market. But an increasing number of customers have strayed to other vehicle brands, leaving Elon Musk’s company grappling with year-over-year sales drops.
Tesla also occasionally discontinues certain trims, often without any notice…
