Cheapest Tesla Electric Car in 2023: EV Bargain or Letdown?

There is only one name you need to mention when looking for the least expensive Tesla electric vehicle available

The 2023 and 2024 Tesla Model 3 features the lowest pricing among the EV manufacturer that defines the industry's

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So, does the infant Tesla justify its initial cost? Or is the most rugged Model Y a wiser choice?

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After the $7,500 federal tax credit, the starting price for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is $28,490

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As a consequence, the bigger, higher-riding Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive costs around $4,500

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Even yet, the Model Y outsold the Model 3—the most affordable electric vehicle

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The Model Y is expected to have a record-breaking year in sales, according to GoodCarBadCar.

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In particular, so far this year, Tesla has sold 110,997 more Model Ys than its less expensive Model 3.

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