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Originally Posted by Stuart
I saw the information about battery price in an article that described how Tesla is in a price war with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. It said the price they pay for batteries from their supplier has dropped 20%. I don't know how that percentage translates into dollars, but I assume it's a pretty substantial amount.
Tesla did just announce an refreshed version of their Model 3, it's referred to as the Highland. My understanding is it's currently for sale in some other countries, but isn't available in the US just yet. From Wikipedia:
[I]Tesla announced a major design refresh of the Model 3 on September 1, 2023, bringing a longer driving range, along with a restyled exterior and interior.
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20% drop in Tesla's battery cost doesn't equate to all that much. Retail they are what, $10,000? Tesla's cost is much less than that, so my original premise of hundreds to maybe a couple thousand is probably right.
Tesla sold the first Model 3 in 2017. A slight 'refresh' after 6 - 7 years is not a big deal.
2017 Model 3
2024 Model 3
A new bumper cover is about the only visual external change...