news hardware This new Tesla just arrived in France and it’s cheaper than the Model 3!
In France it was long overdue, Tesla’s new car arrives in France. It took until the opening of the Gigafactory factory in Berlin before it was put up for sale.
The Tesla Model Y finally arrives in France!
Production of the Model Y began in 2020, but only now is it available for sale to the French. Despite the opening of the Gigafactory in Berlin, the first models are manufactured in the Gigafactory in Shanghai. Ecologically, we cannot say that this is good news. In the long term, it is actually Berlin that is supposed to supply France with Tesla Model Y.
But suddenly, having finally reached our limits, it becomes the cheapest new Tesla. However, with a ticket from At 49,990 dollars, it undercuts the basic model 3 at 53,490 dollars.
This price difference is explained in particular by the regular and recent price increase of the Model 3. On the Model Y side, it is most likely an introductory price that, like its peer, will no doubt be revised upwards.
The Tesla Model 3 remains the best car?
This is a question where you need to know what your needs are. If you are looking for a spacious yet compact car, the Model Y is your best bet. On the other hand, if autonomy and performance are essential, turn to the model 3.
For the rest of the comparison, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly higher, even for the additional 3500 dollars required.
| model 3 | ModelY | |
| autonomy | 491 km | 430km |
| top speed | 225km/h | 217km/h |
| 0 to 100km/h | drive | drive |
| motorization | 6.1 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Price | $53,490 – $66,490 | $49,990 – $69,990 |
| delivery date | January 2023 – March 2023 | December 2022 – February 2023 |
On the other hand, for more expensive models, the Model Y is more expensive than the Model 3. The properties always go in favor of the latter. What makes the Model Y attractive is its larger interior. It’s nothing short of a larger Tesla Model 3 in every way. It keeps a small SUV design, quite minimalist.
The new Model Y will also integrate Tesla’s latest battery, the 4680. At the moment it is possible that not all models are equipped with it. Even to the point that some customers have noticed that with these new batteries the autonomy was not greater. It is possible that the actual capacity is larger and will be released via an update. You can imagine paying for that.
