Tesla is discounting its cars in Singapore by $3,000 to $3,800 to make them 'more affordable' — but they still cost upwards of $57,000

• Tesla announced that it has discounted its cars in Singapore.
• Singapore is the most expensive country in the world to own a car. 
• The city-state's vehicle license can cost more than the retail price of a Tesla car.

Tesla recently slashed the prices of its cars in Singapore — but not by much. 

Elon Musk's company announced in a press release on Friday that the new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles will be discounted by 4,000 to 5,000 Singapore dollars, or $3,000 to $3,800. The electric vehicle manufacturer said it aims to make car ownership "more affordable" in Singapore.