Tesla reduces Model S, X and Model 3 deposit to just $100, but there’s a catch

Apart from the reduced deposit, Tesla has also adopted some changes to its vehicle pricing. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus has increased in price by $500, from $38,990 to $39,490. Tesla has also raised the price of its Solid Black paint option from $750 to $1,000.

Solid Black was initially the standard color option until Elon Musk announced in July that the Silicon Valley-based car manufacturer would be changing its default color to white. Musk noted then that Solid Black would cost $1,000 after the change, but after the default color was shifted to white, Solid Black was priced at $750 instead.

Tesla’s updated Model 3 order page. (Credit: Tesla)

Currently, the included color option is still the “Pearl White Multi-Coat,” an option the Tesla community seems to enjoy, as it is visibly more attractive than the planned “Simple White” due to its shine. White-colored cars have the reputation of hiding scratches in a more discrete fashion than darker colored cars. However, black cars have advantages as well, as they hide normal, everyday imperfections and residue accumulated from the weather. Pollen and dirt are a great example.

The modifications to pricing will make prospective Tesla owners excited about the decrease in deposit cost, but the upcharge for the Solid Black paint may eventually begin to make the popularity of White Pearl Multi-Coat vehicles even more popular. While the $250 increase is minimal, it may be enough to sway some buyers into purchasing their new all-electric vehicle in its default color.