How does Tesla manage to offer the Model 3 and Model Y at the same monthly lease of €229?
- Published on 09/10/2026 14:34
A sedan and an SUV, two different prices, but the same monthly payment: in October, Tesla lists its Model 3 and Model Y Propulsion starting at 229 euros per month.
An enticing presentation from Tesla, which deserves a closer look at how the financing is structured. Because the cars do not cost the same price! The French simulations reference 37,001 euros for the Model 3 and 41,001 euros for the Model Y, including registration tax. Both leases with a purchase option run for 36 months, with a mileage of 10,000 kilometers per year.
The first difference appears right from the first payment. Tesla announces an initial payment of 6,550 euros for the sedan, compared to 9,200 euros for the SUV. For the latter, the manufacturer specifies that this amount takes into account a CEE premium deduction of 3,600 euros. Following that, in both cases, there are 35 monthly payments of 229 euros.
We pay first, we drive later
In other words, part of the financial effort is concentrated at the start. This initial payment is not a refundable deposit: it is part of the cost of the lease.
The other lever is found at the end of the contract. To keep the car, the announced purchase option is 19,975 euros for the Model 3, compared to 23,774 euros for the Model Y. Therefore, a higher amount remains to be paid for the SUV if the lessee wishes to become the owner.
This is how two vehicles can share a monthly payment without representing the same budget. The listed rent only tells part of the story: it is also necessary to compare the initial payment, applicable aids, and the buyback price.
The offer may attract those who prioritize a low monthly payment. But to choose between the two Teslas, it is better to request a complete and personalized schedule. At 229 euros per month, the sedan and the SUV mainly share a commercial hook.
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