Diamond Black Model 3/Y: Just a shiny new coat or a sign of something bigger?
Tesla just dropped a new Diamond Black paint option for the Model 3 and Y in North America, replacing the old Solid Black. 1500 USD for a little extra sparkle seems steep, but are we missing the bigger picture? Is this a quiet admission that plain black wasn’t selling? Or is this the start of a broader refresh, maybe even hinting at updated models on the horizon?
Consider this: Q1 2025 deliveries are down 15% year over year. Could a cosmetic update like this be a way to boost sales in a softening market? Or is Tesla banking on the energy storage business, which saw over 150% growth, to carry them through? With FSD supposedly nearing a wider release in Texas, is this the calm before the storm of a major product and software overhaul?
What do you think? Is Diamond Black worth the premium? Is it a distraction from bigger issues, or a smart move by Tesla? Let the discussion begin.
Diamond Black Model 3/Y: Just a shiny new coat or a sign of something bigger?
Tesla just dropped a new Diamond Black paint option for the Model 3 and Y in North America, replacing the old Solid Black. 1500 USD for a little extra sparkle seems steep, but are we missing the bigger picture? Is this a quiet admission that plain black wasn’t selling? Or is this the start of a broader refresh, maybe even hinting at updated models on the horizon?
Consider this: Q1 2025 deliveries are down 15% year over year. Could a cosmetic update like this be a way to boost sales in a softening market? Or is Tesla banking on the energy storage business, which saw over 150% growth, to carry them through? With FSD supposedly nearing a wider release in Texas, is this the calm before the storm of a major product and software overhaul?
What do you think? Is Diamond Black worth the premium? Is it a distraction from bigger issues, or a smart move by Tesla? Let the discussion begin.
- By Anonymous