Tesla is discounting some US Model 3 cars by more than US$1,300

Last Update: May 20, 2023, 02:39 IST

The Model Y is the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s best-selling model globally (Photo: Tesla)

Tesla, which has aggressively cut vehicle prices in several regions this year, is resorting to the traditional automaker strategy of offering incentives.

Tesla is offering discounts of more than $1,300 on some Model 3 cars in its US inventory after heavy discounts in Europe, according to a Reuters review of its website, at a time when the electric car maker has made the majority of new orders. Raised US prices on cars. this month.

Industry analysts say Tesla, which has aggressively cut vehicle prices in several regions this year, is resorting to traditional automakers’ strategy of offering incentives one at a time to clear inventory.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk told shareholders on Tuesday that the company will try advertising for the first time, a move analysts see as slowing demand.

Musk also warned that Tesla is not immune to the global economy, which he said would be a difficult next 12 months.

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