This Tesla Model 3 variant is back after 5 years — and it starts at $42,490

• Tesla reintroduced the Model 3 Long Range RWD in the US with a 363-mile range for $42,490.
• The car's cost drops to just under $35,000 after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
• The relaunch follows Tesla's major Model 3 redesign amid increased EV market competition.

After five years off the market, Tesla is bringing its Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive back to America. The car offers the longest range in the Model 3 lineup at 363 miles while being the second cheapest — starting at $42,490.