Although its lead has started to dwindle a bit going into 2023, Tesla continues to be the true #1 in EVs around the globe by market cap. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker continues to offer four super popular EV models. That being said, prices have risen in recent years and continue to fluctuate… often. Here’s where Tesla prices currently sit in 2023.
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How much is a Tesla in 2023?
Tesla currently offers EV models of varying trim levels and prices to choose from in 2023. Below, we have compiled all the current pricing for each available Tesla model ranging from its lowest, bare-bones starting price to its maximum MSRP. Let’s begin with Tesla’s most affordable EV, the Model 3.
A Tesla Model 3 / Source: Tesla
2023 Model 3 prices: The “cheapest” Tesla
When we say that the Model 3 is the most affordable Tesla, that doesn’t necessarily mean it doesn’t cost a lot, especially in 2023. You may recall that when Tesla first introduced this EV in 2016, it was aiming to deliver at at a price below $35,000 and did – for a very short period of time.
First and foremost, it’s important to preface these prices by stating that they are accurate at the time of this post, but Tesla likes to keep us all on our toes, so that could certainly change. We will try our best to keep this article updated with the latest pricing for you. Let’s dig in.
Currently, the Rear-Wheel Drive trim of the Tesla Model 3 starts at an MSRP of $43,990 with zero upgrades, not including any taxes, destination, or other fees.
To give you the full price range of the Model 3, we also priced it loaded with every available upgrade including red paint, 19″ Sport Wheels, black and white interior, plus the perpetually forthcoming full-self driving capability for an additional $15,000. All in, the fully-loaded RWD Model 3 costs $63,490.
If you don’t want to spring for full-self driving capabilities, Tesla offers a less robust add-ons called Enhanced Autopilot that delivers features like auto lane change, autopark, and navigation on autopilot. That option is only $6,000 rather than the $15k mentioned above.
The Long Range Model 3 used to start at $55,990 and reach a top end price of $72,490, but that version is currently not available until sometime in 2023, so pricing has been removed for now. We will update accordingly.
Lastly, the Performance version of the Model 3 starts significantly lower in 2023 than it was in 2022, at an MSRP of $53,990. Decked out it can go as high as $71,990 with 20″ Überturbine wheels and other add-ons mentioned above.
Another new sales tactic for Tesla is a separate fee for charging connectors. No matter which model or trim you choose, you now have to pay an additional $200-$400 for your mobile or wall charging connector. Model 3 prices have come a long way since its initial debut as Tesla’s cheapest EV, but you can still save some cash by getting yourself a pre-owned model.
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Tesla Model Y prices
With continued delays of the Cybertruck (more on that later), the Tesla Model Y currently sits as the newest Tesla EV, despite beginning deliveries back in early 2020. Three years later, the Tesla Model Y comes in two different options and prices, both of which are higher than its compact Model 3 sibling.
Just like the Model 3 above, we have provided the bare bones MSRP option as well as the completely loaded Model Y with add-ons like red paint, 20″ Induction Wheels, black and white interior, a tow hitch, and full FSD capabilities (again, you also can pay $6,000 for “enhanced autopilot” instead).
To begin, the dual motor Long Range Model Y starts at a base MSRP of $52,990 and can jump to $77,990 fully-decked out. This higher price includes all the available features mentioned above as well as the seven seat interior option for an extra $3,000 (only available on the Long Range trim).
The Model Y Performance trim starts at $56,990, and it, too, increases to $75,990 when souped up (although you can only get the five seat interior).
Tesla Model S prices
Aside from the original Tesla Roadster, the Model S remains the oldest EV model from the American automaker and the longest running in production. As more affordable Tesla models like the 3 and Y have emerged over the years, higher end EVs like the Model S have seen sales slow down a bit.
In 2023, consumers that can afford the prices of the Tesla Model S trims are certainly still buying, especially given the high-end specs the Plaid trim provides.
Currently, the Dual Motor Model Sbegins at an MSRP of $94,990, down about $10k compared to most of 2022. Despite not having any add-ons, the $95k version of the Model S can travel 0-60 mph in just over three seconds and offers over 400 miles of EPA estimated range.
With that said, the loaded version of the Dual Motor Model S provides similar performance, but with added features like red paint, cream (or black and white) interior, and FSD capabilities – all for $118,990. This price also includes 21″ Arachnid wheels which also lowers this particular trim’s range down to 375 miles.
Despite the impressive specs on the Dual Motor Model S, they are nothing compared to Plaid and the price tag that follows suit. The tri-motor Model S Plaid starts out at an MSRP of $114,990 with zero upgrades. All-in, however, you’re looking at a purchase price of $138,990, including those same Arachnid wheels that again sacrifice a bit of range (~48 miles).
To kick off 2023, Tesla not only lowered prices of all its models, but also started offering Model S customers the choice of the standard steering wheel again, in addition to the yoke.
Prices for 2023 Tesla Model X
You’d think that with the sportiness of the Model S Plaid, it would be the most expensive Tesla model, and for a portion of time it was. However, 2022 bought about a Plaid version of the Tesla Model X, and its prices remain the automaker’s highest yet.
You get what you pay for, as they say, and the Model X has the most to offer drivers in terms of space and performance, but for a price. Like its veteran sedan counterpart, the Model X currently comes in two available trims.
The Dual Motor Model X starts at an MSRP of $109,990 minimum – again, down compared to 2022 (for now). From there, it vaults up to $141,490 with added bonuses like 22″ Turbine wheels, cream interior, and a $6,500 up-charge for a six seat interior that includes captain’s chairs. If you’d rather have the seven-seat row, it costs $3,000 less.
The Model X refresh brought a Plaid version to the lineup to replace the Performance trim. Plaid starts at $119,990 and maxes out at $144,990, including all the most expensive add-ons. Note that the Model X Plaid currently only comes in the six seat option.
Potential cost of upcoming Tesla models
It’s been three years since Tesla has introduced a new models to its lineup, but it has been teasing the masses with two upcoming passenger EVs for six years now. This includes the Cybertruck and the 2nd Generation Roadster.
How much do they cost? Well, let’s just say their prices have changed over the years and as of 2023, Tesla remains far more tight lipped about it.
Cybertruck
Originally, the Tesla Cybertruck was priced out in three separate trims of varying MSRPs:
Single motor RWD – $49,900
Dual motor AWD – $59,900
Tri motor AWD – $79,900
However, Cybertruck production has been delayed mutliple times, and although we’ve spotted some prototypes out driving around, we no longer have a grasp on what this EV behemoth will cost when it eventually arrives. Since October 2021, the pricing and specs of the Cybertruck are no longer listed on Tesla’s website.
That being said, with Gigafactory Texas ramping up operations, the Cybertruck appears closer than ever to reaching scaled production. In May of 2022, Tesla began once again taking reservations for the Cybertruck for North American customers only. That only costs $100 down too.
That remains the case while we continue to await details of the actual production model, which should eventually be followed by official pricing… someday.
2nd generation Roadster
While Tesla fans have been waiting over four years for the Cybertruck to arrive, they’ve been tortured even longer by the prospect of a 2nd Generation Roadster, which was originally unveiled in 2017.
It was first scheduled to begin production in 2020, but Tesla has continuously punted its start of assembly to focus on its other EVs, particularly the Cybertruck. We know for sure that this hyper EV is delayed until at least 2023 at the earliest.
Tesla originally listed the revamped Roadster at a price of $200,000 with $50,000 required up front to confirm a reservation. Additionally, Tesla originally offered a “Founder’s Series” version of the Roadster which appeared to be a limited production run for $250,000. The Founders Series Roadster required the full amount up front within ten days of the reservation, and has since sold out.
In 2023, Tesla no longer lists any pricing for the 2nd Generation Roadster, nor does it mention the Founder’s Series version at all. All we know is that you still need to pay $50,000 within ten days of reserving one to hold your spot in line.
While you wait for its arrival, you can relive the magic of the Roadster’s first unveiling back in 2017 below.
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Why is Europe getting all the fun new electric vehicles? After its electric SUV, the EV3, has already become a top seller in Europe, Kia is doubling down with new models, like the EV5 and EV4. Thanks to the new tariffs, Kia is pushing for EVs in Europe while the US gets left on the back burner.
Which EVs is Kia launching in Europe and the US?
After launching the EV3 in late 2024, Kia’s compact electric SUV “started with a bang,” as the most popular retail EV in the UK in January.
Through the first half of the year, the Kia EV3 has remained the UK’s best-selling EV among retail customers, with nearly 6,300 registrations. Including commercial vehicles, it was the fourth most popular EV overall.
Kia looks to build on its success with a flurry of new EVs on the way. After opening orders for the EV4 hatchback in June, its first all-electric hatch, Kia introduced the Fastback version, or sedan model, less than two weeks later.
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And then, last month, we got our first look at the upgraded EV5, the European version of Kia’s Tesla Model Y-sized electric SUV, which has been on sale in China since 2023.
Kia EV6 (right), EV3 (middle), and EV9 (right) Source: Kia
Kia plans to begin EV4 deliveries in Europe in September. The hatchback will be the first EV Kia builds in Europe at its Zilina plant in Slovakia. Kia said the move will speed up deliveries. However, the sedan will still be built in South Korea.
The EV5 will arrive in Europe later this year. Kia is launching the EV5 in North America in early 2026, but it will be “exclusive to the Canadian market.”
Kia EV5 GT-Line (Source: Kia)
Next year, Kia will introduce the smaller, more affordable EV2. The EV2 will sit underneath the EV3 as Kia’s new entry-level electric vehicle.
Outside of the EV4, which Kia will launch in the US in early 2026, no other models have been confirmed for the US. Although it was spotted testing in the US again this week, the last official release from Kia specifically said the EV5 will be exclusive to the Canadian market in North America.
Kia Concept EV2 (Source: Kia)
The EV4 will arrive, but only as a sedan. It will feature up to 330 miles of driving range and a built-in NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.
Kia has yet to reveal prices, but the EV4 is expected to start at around $35,000. In the UK, the hatch starts at £34,695 ($47,700) with up to 388 miles WLTP driving range. The Fastback, or sedan variant, is priced from £40,895 ($55,000) with a driving range of up to 380 miles.
Kia EV4 models during safety testing in Europe (Source: Kia UK)
And that’s not even touching the PV5, Kia’s first electric van. Kia is launching the PV5 Passenger and Cargo models across Europe, but whether it will arrive in the US is still up in the air.
Electrek’s Take
Kia’s decision to prioritize Europe over the US is thanks to the Trump Administration’s new tariffs on vehicle imports. Imported vehicles from South Korea are subject to a 15% tariff.
On top of this, the $7,500 federal tax credit is set to expire at the end of September, which will make the US EV market even more competitive.
Kia’s electric vehicle sales are already down significantly this year. Through July, Kia has sold nearly half as many EV9 and EV6 models as it did in 2024. The Korean auto giant is expected to offset slower EV sales in the US with new models arriving in Europe.
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A judge has ruled to allow a class-action lawsuit against Tesla over claims that the company has been misleading customers about its self-driving capabilities for years.
It’s the latest of a series of legal actions against Tesla regarding its deployment of advanced assisted driving systems, which the automaker describes as self-driving.
As we reported earlier this month, the floodgates of lawsuits opened against Tesla after it was found partially liable in a wrongful death case following a fatal crash involving Tesla Autopilot.
There are now a dozen similar cases moving forward against Tesla.
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On the other hand, Tesla has also been fighting legal actions from owners who felt misled by the automaker regarding the capabilities.
Tesla claimed that all vehicles built since 2016 have the hardware capable of achieving “full self-driving”, which isn’t the case, and Tesla has been selling a software package called “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) that it claimed would deliver unsupervised level 4-5 self-driving, and it hasn’t.
For years, owners of HW3 vehicles, which Tesla confirmed wouldn’t achieve unsupervised self-driving, have been trying to sue Tesla under a class action to be compensated for the failed promises, but Tesla has been trying to weasel out of the class action lawsuit due to its force arbitration clause in its sales contracts in the US, and claims that self-driving deployment is subject to “validation and regulatory approval.”
Today, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin said that the claim that Tesla lacked hardware to achieve the promise level of autonomy and its inability to “demonstrate a long-distance autonomous drive with any of its vehicles” justified group lawsuits by two sets of drivers who bought its FSD package.
In short, it amounts to false advertising, but one of the problems with making this a class action lawsuit is the fact that Tesla doesn’t do mass advertising and was making these claims through blog posts, its website, social media posts, and its CEO.
Judge Lin commented (via Reuters):
“While these channels alone may not ordinarily be enough to establish class-wide exposure for a traditional car manufacturer, Tesla’s distinctive advertising strategy warrants a departure from the typical approach.”
The class action was certified with two subclasses:
The first one covers California residents who purchased FSD packages between October 2016 and May 2017
The second one covers FSD owners who opted out of Tesla’s arbitration agreement between 2017 and mid-2024.
On top of the damages to these Tesla owners, the legal action is also seeking an injunction to stop Tesla from making similar statements about its products in the future.
Electrek’s Take
Tesla has been trying to weasel out of this for years. This is a step in the right direction, even though it doesn’t go far enough in my opinion.
To me, it’s as simple as Tesla promised and sold something that it didn’t deliver.
Due to its forced arbitration in its sales contracts, which buyers have a limited time to opt out of following the purchase, it can limit the damages, but that’s just a technicality.
Ultimately, I think this will get the ball rolling to try to get Tesla accountable for not delivering on its promises.
This is just the beginning. There are approximately a dozen other lawsuits involving Tesla’s self-driving features currently pending in US courts.
I’m going to have more on that soon.
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Navee’s latest 47-mile travelling GT3 Max electric scooter gets further price cuts to new $561 low
As part of its ongoing Back to School Sale that will continue through August 25, Navee has dropped the price lower than ever on its new GT3 Max Electric Scooter to $561 shipped, after using the promo code SCHOOL15 at checkout, which beats out its Amazon pricing by $132.49. What’s more, you’ll also be getting a FREE carbon fiber riser bag ($59 value) that is automatically added in the cart. Since its release mid-way through July, carrying a $750 price tag, we’ve seen discounts direct from the site (before this week) only take things down to $730 (and later $620 with the extra savings code last week), while at Amazon we’ve seen it regularly repeat to $693 for Prime members. All those rates are getting beaten out here by the combined 25% markdown that cuts $189 off the price tag for the best new rate that we have tracked.
While the GT3 and GT3 Pro are equally new models that first launched during CES 2025, Navee has already upgraded the series’ design with the GT3 Max electric scooter, which mainly focuses on its travel range. There is a 400W motor housing within the sleek frame (peaking at 1,000W) and a 597.6Wh battery that affords it a longer 46.6-mile range over the Pro models’ 37.3-mile range, with a top speed of 19.9 MPH. This puts it squarely in competition with the flagship ST3 Pro e-scooter, which mainly differs in its damping arm suspension system. There are three riding modes here, as well as the full array of smart features/controls we’ve seen on the latest models, including Apple Find My, Bluetooth proximity locking, and more – all controlled via the companion app.
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Of course, Navee’s 49-pound GT3 Max e-scooter comes with the usual folding design that helps you to carry it inside or up stairs more easily, not to mention making storage less of a headache. There are also other solid stock features like the tubeless tires to protect against flats, front fork and rear cylinder suspension, turn signal functionality integrated into the handlebars, a front drum brake paired with a rear electronic regenerative brake, and more.
Commute on streets and dirt alike with Tenways’ AGO X e-bike that gets $307 in free gear at its $1,899 low, more
Tenways has launched its Back to School Sale that is taking up to $600 off select e-bikes alongside offering up to $307 in free gear. Among the models seeing discounts, Tenways has returned its AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike to $1,899 shipped while giving you $307 in free add-on equipment. This model usually fetches $2,499 at full price, which has mostly been brought down to $1,999 over the last year, though we’ve been seeing more regular drops to the $1,899 low, like today. You’re saving $600 while the sale lasts at the best price we have tracked, not to mention the bonus mudguards, kickstand, and rear carrier you’ll be getting that puts you at $907 in total savings. What’s more, if you buy two of them (or any e-bike) together, you’ll receive an additional $300 discount on your cart’s total.
Segway’s new entry-level Ninebot E2 Plus II eKickScooter with a 16-mile range drops to $300 in latest sale
Looking back in on Segway’s Upgrade Your Daily Grind sale, which will continue through the rest of the month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the brand’s new Ninebot E2 Plus II eKickScooter at $299.99 shipped, which is also matching in price at Amazon too. This model launched back in May with a $400 price tag direct from the brand but never went higher than $370 at Amazon, which we saw dropped to $350 for its preorder period on both sites, with today’s deal being the second-ever fall to $300 that we’ve spotted. It did go $4 lower last month through and after Prime Day, with this otherwise being the best price we have tracked with $100 taken off the tag.
EcoFlow’s RIVER 2 Pro 768Wh LiFePO4 power station tackles personal backup support at $379
By way of its official Amazon storefront, EcoFlow is offering its RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station at $379 shipped, which is matching directly from the brand’s website. While it carries a $599 MSRP directly from the brand, it keeps down lower at $529 in full at Amazon. We’ve seen discounts in 2025 bouncing the price around between $399 and its one-time $352 low that popped up in early May. Today’s deal gives you a 28% markdown off the going rate for $150 savings ($220 off the MSRP) and lands it at the third-lowest price we have tracked, beaten out by falls to $359, most recently in July, and the $352 low.
Greenworks’ 2025 13A 2,100 PSI compact electric pressure washer is down at $160, more
Amazon is offering the newer Greenworks 13A 2,100 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer at $159.99 shipped, which is also matching in price directly from the brand’s website. This is one of a number of newer models that were released at the top of the year, with discounts having mostly repeated to this same rate, save for the two Prime Day rates of $150 and a $140 low that was available to Prime members, exclusively. Today’s deal brings back the usual 20% markdown to cut $40 off the tag at the best non-Prime Day price that we have tracked.
Aiper’s HydroComm smart monitor offers 5-in-1 testing for your pool and/or hot tub at a return $250 low
Through its official Amazon storefront, Aiper is offering a return low price on its latest HydroComm Smart Pool Monitor for $249.99 shipped in its blue colorway, which beats out the brand’s direct website pricing by $50. Originally priced at $500 when it released in April, we see it carrying a lower $400 price tag from the brand and keeping at $350 at Amazon, where discounts have given us this same low rate twice before since Prime Day last month. It’s coming back for a third time here today, cutting $100 off the going rate (and $150 off the MSRP) at the best price we have tracked. You can also check out the array of discounts on the brand’s various pool cleaners on the official Amazon storefront page here.
Navee GT3 Max Smart Electric Scooter (code SCHOOL15): $561 (Reg. $750)
Best new Green Deals landing this week
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
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