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Tesla slashes Model 3 price in Europe to match mainstream petrol cars
Tesla cuts Model 3 price in Europe to mainstream car territory
Tesla slashes Model 3 price in Europe to match mainstream petrol cars
Tesla has sharply cut the European price of the Model 3, bringing it close to popular petrol cars such as the Skoda Octavia. With discounts and subsidies applied, the entry version now starts at about 33,365 euros.
2026-04-18T11:20:02+03:00
2026-04-18T11:20:02+03:00
2026-04-18T11:20:02+03:00
Tesla has sharply reduced the price of the Model 3 in Europe, effectively bringing the EV into line with popular petrol-powered models such as the Skoda Octavia. After discounts and subsidies, the base version is now available for about 33,365 euros, significantly shifting the balance in the market.What happenedThe price drop amounts to roughly 4,600 euros through Tesla incentives and government support schemes. That makes the Model 3 one of the most affordable electric cars in its class, while it also retains its position as a sales leader in Spain.Technical specificationsThe version in question is the rear-wheel-drive model with 279 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and can cover up to 534 km on the WLTP cycle. Average energy consumption stands at around 13 kWh per 100 km, which remains a competitive figure in the segment.Impact on the marketThe lower price puts rivals under pressure, above all the BYD Seal, which had previously been seen as an alternative to Tesla. The Model 3 now offers comparable specifications at the price of conventional combustion-engined cars, strengthening its position.Tesla is once again using pricing as its key weapon. As the cost of electric cars moves closer to that of traditional models, the market’s shift to electric propulsion gathers pace and rivals face a tougher challenge, especially Chinese brands.
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Tesla has sharply cut the European price of the Model 3, bringing it close to popular petrol cars such as the Skoda Octavia. With discounts and subsidies applied, the entry version now starts at about 33,365 euros.
Michael Powers, Editor
11:20 18-04-2026
Tesla has sharply reduced the price of the Model 3 in Europe, effectively bringing the EV into line with popular petrol-powered models such as the Skoda Octavia. After discounts and subsidies, the base version is now available for about 33,365 euros, significantly shifting the balance in the market.
What happened
The price drop amounts to roughly 4,600 euros through Tesla incentives and government support schemes. That makes the Model 3 one of the most affordable electric cars in its class, while it also retains its position as a sales leader in Spain.
Technical specifications
The version in question is the rear-wheel-drive model with 279 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and can cover up to 534 km on the WLTP cycle. Average energy consumption stands at around 13 kWh per 100 km, which remains a competitive figure in the segment.
Impact on the market
The lower price puts rivals under pressure, above all the BYD Seal, which had previously been seen as an alternative to Tesla. The Model 3 now offers comparable specifications at the price of conventional combustion-engined cars, strengthening its position.
Tesla is once again using pricing as its key weapon. As the cost of electric cars moves closer to that of traditional models, the market’s shift to electric propulsion gathers pace and rivals face a tougher challenge, especially Chinese brands.
