Tesla has increased Model 3 prices in Australia by more than $3000 to around $4000, mainly because of increased costs for metals like nickel due to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The price rises come shortly after warnings of a Tesla waiting list that goes six to nine months. Many other EVs also reportedly have extended wait times.
New Tesla configuration page prices show the Standard Range Plus price has risen $3000 from $60,900 to $63,900, the Long Range up nearly $4000 to $76,300 and the Performance up the same amount – from $84,900 to $88,900.
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk offered some insight into the price increases earlier this week, tweeting on Monday that Tesla and SpaceX are being affected by “inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics”.
Supply issues include COVID-19 disruptions.
Tesla has increased prices globally, including in the US for its Model Y variants, and in New Zealand.
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