Tesla EU price drops

[tomorrowman]

So Model 3 prices have been dropped across several EU countries.

Am I correct in thinking UK prices have not changed

Sigh !!!

 

[15Peter20]

It's because of the Euro:dollar rate AFAIK.

 

[403 Forbidden]

It's because of the Euro:dollar rate AFAIK.

Well Ireland is also in the Euro Zone and we don't have a price drop yet!

 

[Cardo]

The £ has also increased against the $, though. It also appears all outstanding orders have had their order agreements removed over the past couple of days, so it appears Tesla may be up to something. No price change on the website as yet, though.

 

[Kenners]

UK LR cars have been a bit cheaper than in EU for some time, and SR+ a bit more expensive. Much of this due to FX rate but also the government grant levels (LR price here was dropped to keep it under 50k and thus get the 3k grant). Local market also plays a part, think Germany has been tougher than other places to break into, ditto France.

Chances of getting cut here possible for SR+ but not LR. SR+ too expensive vs. LR IMO, used to be 10k gap between the two, now it’s only 6.5k

 

[FEERSUMENDJIN]

Also China starting to export more than just SR+

 

[gangzoom]

My mother in law just ordered an Mini E, this is the 'deal' she got for the mid spec car.

Yes a base Model 3 has more range, yes a Model 3 had access to Superchargers, but is that worth £15k more than a Mini?

The RWD Taycan is now on near price parity with the Model S.

I love our X, but its not 2015 any more, Tesla cannot keep on charging a premium for their cars due to been the only interesting EV on sale.

 

[Obliter8]

The Model 3 is much better vfm than a Mini! That range is appalling...

 

[Obliter8]

Real range

 

[Durzel]

You could make much the same argument about Tesla as with Apple.

Is it worth £15k more in "bill of materials" terms? Probably not, but since when has X ever been worth more than Y unless you're talking about brand and aspirational qualities?

That's not to say that Tesla won't have to work harder as more competition appears, but they were and remain the EV brand. That comes at a premium.

 

[Jez_GB]

but is that worth £15k more than a Mini?

IMO, and in my use case.... Yes!

If I wanted a city car/shopping trolley, then I might consider a cheaper/more suited alternative - of course being a fan boy, if Tesla bring the £25k car to market then NO

 

[Adopado]

Yes a base Model 3 has more range, yes a Model 3 had access to Superchargers, but is that worth £15k more than a Mini?

Undoubtably. (Different car in many ways of course so it's a bit like comparing apples and pears.)

 

[Durzel]

I would add that Tesla is absolutely not the EV brand "for the masses". That much is clear in the pricing, and the fact that other manufacturers are always likely to end up being cheaper.

A Mini is a car "for the masses".

EDIT: I should say that I don't have anything against Minis

 

[Pink Duck]

The UK MCU1>2 upgrade price also dropped recently from £2,470 to £1,400, though DAB radio support still £470.

 

[FEERSUMENDJIN]

My mother in law just ordered an Mini E, this is the 'deal' she got for the mid spec car.

Yes a base Model 3 has more range, yes a Model 3 had access to Superchargers, but is that worth £15k more than a Mini?

The RWD Taycan is now on near price parity with the Model S.

I love our X, but its not 2015 any more, Tesla cannot keep on charging a premium for their cars due to been the only interesting EV on sale.

£299 per month lease on a ID3, much better value than this. The range is appalling for 25K. Compliance car or what. Yes the market is opening up now but MINI/BMW not leading the way. Note Manufacturer RRP=30000

 

[btc1k]

I'd pay an extra £15k all day over the mini.

 

[Rustybkts]

Saw this on Facebook yesterday. That is some discount!

 

[ACarneiro]

It’s on Farcebook ergo meaningless. I doubt you could get that car for that price.

 

[drewpost]

MG do that with both of their EV models. Very heavy discounts. You can certainly get it for that price if you haggle hard enough. We almost got one for my wife. FWIW they are quite good EVs (especially the 5).

 

[Kenners]

My mother in law just ordered an Mini E, this is the 'deal' she got for the mid spec car.

Yes a base Model 3 has more range, yes a Model 3 had access to Superchargers, but is that worth £15k more than a Mini?

The RWD Taycan is now on near price parity with the Model S.

I love our X, but its not 2015 any more, Tesla cannot keep on charging a premium for their cars due to been the only interesting EV on sale.

You could have bought an electric mini a decade ago with basically the same spec and people weren’t telling people back then what a great deal it was.