Tesla Model 3 & Y Configurator Update: New Trims & Prices

What Just Appeared on Tesla's US Configurator

Tesla has quietly updated its US configurator with significant lineup changes across both the Model 3 and Model Y. The additions include a long-awaited entry-level Standard Range RWD variant for the Model 3 — a trim that had been absent from the US market — alongside new Performance trims for both models. Here's the full picture of what's now live on tesla.com.

📊 What Changed: Full Lineup Breakdown

Model 3 — Updated Configurator

Model Y — Updated Configurator

Breaking Down the Three New Additions

Model 3 Standard Range RWD — $38,990

This is the headline addition. A sub-$39,000 Model 3 brings the car meaningfully closer to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit sweet spot — buyers who qualify could effectively land a Model 3 for around $31,490. The 2–4 week delivery window suggests inventory is either already built or production is actively underway. For anyone who found the Long Range AWD's $47,740 price tag a stretch, this trim reopens the conversation.

Model 3 Performance — $53,990

The Model 3 Performance returns to the US configurator at $53,990 with a 4–6 week delivery estimate. Performance trims have historically delivered meaningfully faster acceleration, upgraded brakes, and sport-tuned suspension compared to the Long Range AWD — expect similar differentiation here. At $6,250 over the Long Range AWD, it's a premium that performance-focused buyers have historically found worthwhile.

Model Y Performance — $54,490

The Model Y Performance reappears at $54,490, just $500 more than the Model 3 Performance. For buyers who need the additional cargo space and higher seating position of the Y but still want the top-spec driving experience, this is the only option. The 4–6 week delivery window mirrors the Model 3 Performance, suggesting a coordinated production ramp.

🚦 Owner's Action Plan

1. Check your tax credit eligibility first. The Model 3 Standard Range RWD at $38,990 falls well under the $55,000 MSRP cap for the federal EV tax credit. Verify your income eligibility at IRS.gov before ordering.
2. Open the Tesla configurator now. Go to tesla.com/model3/design or tesla.com/modely/design and confirm the trims are live in your region — configurator availability can vary by state.
3. Compare delivery windows before choosing. The Standard Range RWD offers the fastest delivery at 2–4 weeks. If you need a car sooner, that's your fastest path to a new Model 3.
4. Consider the Long Range AWD as a reference point. At $47,740, the LR AWD sits between the two new Model 3 trims. If range is your priority over performance, it remains the value midpoint.
5. Place your order to lock the price. Tesla has adjusted pricing with little notice in the past. If you're ready to buy, ordering now locks in the current price and delivery estimate.
6. Watch for spec confirmations. Range, acceleration figures, and feature differences between trims haven't been officially detailed yet. Check Tesla's spec pages as they update over the coming days.

📰 Deep Dive

The reintroduction of a Standard Range Model 3 in the US is the most strategically significant move in this update. Tesla had effectively pushed US buyers toward the Long Range AWD as the base option, which priced out a meaningful segment of the market. At $38,990 — and potentially $31,490 after the federal tax credit for eligible buyers — the Standard Range RWD changes the competitive calculus considerably, putting Tesla back in direct contention with a wider range of non-luxury EVs.

The simultaneous addition of Performance trims for both the Model 3 and Model Y signals that Tesla is rebuilding its lineup breadth rather than consolidating it. This is a full three-tier structure for the Model 3 (Standard / Long Range / Performance) and a return to three tiers for the Model Y — a lineup architecture that gives buyers clear upgrade paths and gives Tesla more revenue ceiling per model line.

Delivery windows of 2–4 weeks for the Standard Range RWD and 4–6 weeks for both Performance trims suggest these aren't paper launches. Tesla typically only publishes delivery estimates on the configurator when production capacity exists to fulfill them. That said, windows can shift as order volume accumulates, so early movers have a timing advantage. Monitor the configurator and your order page closely after placing an order, as estimates are subject to change.