Tesla has brought back a model that comes and goes from its lineup at irregular intervals. It has slightly different specifications than the last time we saw it. But the Model 3 Long Range is once again available for order.
Tesla lists the car at $47,240.
Tesla now lists the Model 3 Long Range on its website with a range of “325+ miles.” The last time Tesla sold the Long Range model, the EPA listed it with a 358-mile range.
Over the last two years, Tesla has steadily revealed less and less detail about its cars. So we don’t know what changed to drop the range – a smaller battery or more power. Tesla no longer discloses horsepower figures for its cars.
Tesla’s website describes it as a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model and claims for it a top speed of 145 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds.
Tesla says the car is eligible for just half the federal EV tax credit – a $3,750 discount for most buyers (depending on income). To qualify for the full $7,500 discount, a car must be built in North America, have more than half its battery built in North America, and get at least half its critical battery minerals from the U.S. or certain trade partners.
The Model 3 Performance costs significantly more, at $53,240. But it qualifies for the full $7,500 discount, bringing the two relatively close in price. With its listed range of 315 miles, it’s nearly as long-range as the Model 3 Long Range.
