Now that we’ve placated the robots, we’ll fill you in on all the 2023 Tesla changes.
2023 Tesla Changes: Model 3
2023 Tesla Model 3 stock photo
A Sentry Mode, introduced previously, now has end-to-end encryption that can remotely transmit live pictures around the Model 3 to the user’s smartphone.
All three models are the same: Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range, and Performance, but the Long Range model is temporarily not available.
The base price was up by $2000, and Model 3 Performance was up $4000. After that, price reductions hit that lowered the Model 3 RWD $2810 and the Performance by $8810 in mid-January. This is intended to make them eligible for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. They will be eligible until March.
These new price reductions follow similar ones in China and are stated by Elon Musk to be part of a plan to increase Tesla’s market share and keep their sales momentum going in the face of higher interest rates.
2023 Tesla Changes: Model S
2023 Tesla Model S from Tesla.com
On January 13, large price reductions went into effect, cutting the price of the base Model S Dual Motor by $10,000. Tesla Model S Plaid’s price reduction is $21,000, bringing its price down to only $116,380.
A traditional round steering wheel is now offered as a no-cost alternative to the controversial yoke.
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Remote live view is now offered to transmit the 360-degree view from around the Model S to the user’s phone.
A credit card key replaces the remote control key, which now becomes an option.
2023 Tesla Changes: Model X
2023 Tesla Model X from Tesla.com
Model X also gets large price reductions similar to Model S: $10,000 off Dual Motor AWD and $19,000 off Plaid.
Like the Model S, the yoke can be replaced by a regular steering wheel at no extra cost on an order.
A credit card key replaces the remote control key, which now becomes an option.
2023 Tesla Changes: Model Y
2023 Tesla Model Y from Tesla.com
The Model Y RWD is no longer offered. A standard-range AWD may replace it.
The Model Y Long Range got a huge discount in January: $7810. This makes it eligible for the $7500 tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act through February 2023. Model Y Performance is $6810 lower than the original 2023 price, and $13060 lower than the 2022 price.
Some images courtesy of Tesla.com