American electric vehicle giant Tesla has finally resurrected the Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive version of its popular Model 3, now available as the second cheapest option for the electric sedan in the US.
Tesla relaunches Model 3 LR RWD
In hindsight, Tesla halted the production and sales of some Model 3 variants since the Highland refresh.
In a significant development, the Musk-led company announced Thursday the relaunch of one of those variants (Long Range RWD) in an email to customers today.
“Travel up to 363 miles (EPA est.) on a single charge and enjoy the performance and handling of our rear-wheel drive powertrain for longer. Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive is here, starting at $29,990* after federal tax credit and estimated gas savings.”
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Tesla markets the new Model 3 LR RWD at only $29,990, per the online configurator. However, it must be noted that this variant’s base price is actually $42,490 before incentives and other deductions. For instance, it qualifies for the full federal tax credit of $7,500 under the Inflation Reduction Act.
In addition, Tesla also indicated the estimated 5-year gas savings of $5,000 to come up with the $29,990 pricing.
Key specs and other features
The new Tesla Model 3 LR RWD adds nearly 100 miles of driving range and cuts almost a second off the 0-60 mph acceleration time compared to the standard variant.
Presented below are the key specifications of the new Tesla Model 3 LR RWD:
| Tesla Model 3 LR RWD | |
| Battery | Long Range |
| Range (EPA est.) | 363 mi |
| Acceleration | 4.9 s 0-60 mph |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Weight (Curb Mass) | 3,891 lbs |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft |
| Wheels | 18″ or 19″ |
| Seating | 5 Adults |
| Displays | 15.4″ Center Touchscreen, 8″ Rear Touchscreen |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4″ |
| Overall Width (Folded Mirrors) | 76.1″ |
| Overall Width (Extended Mirrors) | 82.2″ |
| Overall Height | 56.7″ |
| Overall Length | 185.8″ |
| Track-Front & Rear | 62.4″ & 62.4″ |
| Supercharging Max/Payment Type | 250 kW Max; Pay Per Use |
| Charging Speed | Up to 174 miles added in 15 minutes‡ |
| Basic Vehicle Warranty | 4 years or 50,000 mi, whichever comes first |
| Battery & Drive Unit Warranty | 8 years or 120,000 mi, whichever comes first |
Tesla set the customer deliveries for the new Tesla Model 3 LR RWD orders between July and August 2024.
