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Tesla has officially started deliveries of its most affordable electric vehicle yet — the new Model 3 Standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — in the United States. The milestone marks another major step in Tesla’s effort to make its lineup more accessible, following a wave of new entry-level trims across its range.
The Model 3 Standard, which starts at $36,990 USD, offers an impressive 321 miles of EPA-estimated range on a single charge, a top speed of 125 mph, and a 0–60 mph time of just 5.8 seconds. It’s available in three color options: Stealth Grey (included), Pearl White Multi-Coat for an additional $1,000, and Diamond Black for $1,500. It also brings back the physical turn signal stalk, which Tesla eliminated in a previous refresh of the Model 3 lineup.
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Tesla launched the Model 3 Standard RWD last month alongside the Model Y Standard RWD, which became the company’s cheapest SUV to date. Model Y Standard deliveries in the U.S. kicked off in the second half of October after production began at Gigafactory Texas, highlighting Tesla’s rapid ability to scale production of new trims to meet growing demand.
Unlike the Model Y Standard, which swaps its panoramic glass roof for a fabric headliner to save costs, the Model 3 Standard retains Tesla’s signature glass roof — a welcome inclusion that gives the sedan an open, airy cabin feel.
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Both vehicles are part of Tesla’s broader strategy to drive sales as 2025 draws to a close. Alongside the new trims, Tesla has introduced aggressive financing incentives, lower lease pricing, and even a new EV rental program in select U.S. stores — all moves that point to a renewed focus on affordability and accessibility.
The Model 3 Standard now becomes Tesla’s entry point into its refreshed sedan lineup, combining strong range, minimalist design, and access to the automaker’s vast Supercharger network at a price point that undercuts anything it has previously offered. Deliveries are now underway across the U.S., with availability expanding in the weeks ahead.
