Not even months after Tesla made price adjustments to its lineup of electrical cars, the EV company has bumped up the prices for its “cheapest” cars another time. Model 3 and Model Y used to start at $37,490 and $46,490, respectively, as currently as Thursday.

As CNET noticed Friday, that base price just jumped to $39,490 for Model 3. A $5,000 increase for the Model Y now puts it at $51,490 for its lowest price. That is the fourth time in 2021 that Tesla has expanded prices for its cars, according to EV news website online Electrek.

The fluctuating prices for the two more low-priced Teslas come the day before Tesla CEO Elon Musk is slated to host a Saturday night stay. Sketches about Musk’s electric cars appear possibly and should attract visitors to Tesla’s website.

At the same time, semi-conductor shortages are plaguing the car industry, which may additionally be contributing to better prices. However other EVs like the Chevy Bolt and Volkswagen id.4 are dropping prices for upcoming models, now not jacking up the beginning rate.

The most high-priced Tesla is the Model S with the Plaid+ configuration for almost $150,000, which wasn’t affected by today’s price modifications.

This EV sales increase chart tracking U.S. purchases since 2011 shows how the Tesla Model 3 has emerged as the most popular electric car on the market in current years.

The Model Y has additionally received traction in the short time since its early 2020 debut, with more than 100,000 cars sold. It is famous due to its decrease price for a compact electric-powered SUV.

While the model 3 first came out, Musk proudly boasted that it would be the first Tesla available for $35,000. That changed into short-lived.

Tesla no longer qualifies for the federal tax credit, however, some neighborhood incentive programs would assist lower the cost. The cheapest Tesla is now a version 3 for $39,490, which gets you 263 miles of electric battery range.