Tesla has once again raised prices in Australia, this time for its dual-motor versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. The Long Range and Performance variants of the Model 3 now cost $77,300 and $90,300 respectively, while the Model Y Performance is now priced at $95,300.
The latest price increase comes just a week after Tesla raised prices for its single-motor RWD variant of the Model 3. This shows the growing demand for Tesla’s electric vehicles in Australia, where SUVs make up over 53% of all vehicles sold.
The Model 3 has been a major success in Australia, with 2,927 sales in January alone. This is part of a larger trend of electric vehicles accounting for nearly 20% of all new passenger vehicle sales in the country.
At the same time, Tesla’s wait times for the Model 3 have been decreasing and now sit under 10 weeks according to the carloop Tesla wait time tracker. This is the lowest it’s been in Q3 2021.
The high demand for electric vehicles is great news for Australian drivers looking to make the switch from an ICE car to an EV. It will ensure more options become available in the market and make 2023 the best year for EVs so far.
Traditional luxury car brands in Australia may need to pay attention to what’s happening and accelerate the availability of EVs if they want to remain competitive. Riz Akhtar, founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialises in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3 and is passionate about helping reduce transport emissions in Australia.
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