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Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Standard in Europe, marking the arrival of what is now the company’s most affordable electric vehicle outside the U.S. The news comes directly from Tesla Europe on X, where the company posted: “Meet Model 3 Standard – our most affordable Model 3. Ultra-low cost of ownership, engineered for safety & comes with the best Tesla features you love.”
This new entry-level Model 3 trim delivers a solid spec sheet despite its lower price tag. Tesla Europe highlighted “534km of range w/ 682l of trunk space (up to 1747l w/ rear seats folded),” along with extreme efficiency and minimal maintenance requirements. The vehicle also includes a comprehensive set of software features, from Tesla Theater and Tesla Arcade on the 15.4-inch center touchscreen to Sentry Mode, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, Trip Planner, and Full Self-Driving capability (pending regulatory approval).
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Inside, buyers get heated and powered first-row seats in a dual-tone textile and vegan leather design, plus a heated steering wheel. The car also fully supports the Tesla app, with Phone Key, preconditioning, and remote camera access via Sentry Live View. “Model 3 Standard completes our Model 3 & Y lineup w/ Performance, Premium & Standard variants each,” Tesla noted.
The launch follows Tesla’s introduction of the Model 3 Standard in the U.S. last month, alongside the Model Y Standard — now the company’s most affordable SUV. Orders for the Model Y Standard opened in Europe just days later, but the Model 3 Standard remained exclusive to the U.S. until today. With the vehicle now available in Europe, markets served by Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory — including Australia and New Zealand — are likely next in line.
At the same time, Tesla has also expanded availability of the Model Y Standard to the U.K. for the first time, starting at £41,990 (roughly $56,000 USD), compared to £48,990 for the Model Y Premium RWD. Deliveries in the region begin in January 2026.
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With Tesla’s lowest-priced sedan finally landing in Europe, and more markets expected soon, the company’s entry-level lineup is expanding rapidly — and could soon unlock a surge of new buyers across the globe.
