Tesla cut U.S. Model 3 and Model Y prices again in October 2023. The cuts followed a quarter of lower deliveries, but they did not by themselves establish that demand caused the production decline.
The Model 3 Standard Range fell from $40,240 to $38,990, and the Long Range fell from $47,240 to $45,990. The Performance fell from $53,240 to $50,990. The Model Y Performance fell from $54,490 to $52,490. Reuters reported the cuts on October 6. These were U.S. prices at that date, not a current quote.
I like a lower purchase price as a buyer. For Tesla, it is a bet that extra orders or lower costs compensate for earning less on each car. A manufacturer can target volume and still sell premium trims; the mix decides whether the strategy pays.
I would compare orders, deliveries, and automotive margin after the cuts. A lower configurator price is immediate. The factory needs enough useful volume to make it more than a cheaper receipt.