The 2024 Model Y (Source: Tesla) Tesla has slashed the prices of its Model Y across Europe this morning, after it reduced prices of its Model 3 and Model Y prices in China to undercut BYD, according to CNBC. In Germany, Tesla reduced the price of its Model Y Long Range by €5,000 to €49,990
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