Global electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has been frequently adjusting the prices of its electric cars, and on Monday, it raised the prices of its two best-selling models.

Tesla's official website showed on Monday that the prices of the Model Y and Model 3 in the United States increased by around $250. In April this year, the price of the Model Y Long Range was reduced to $49,990, the Model Y Performance to $53,990, and the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive to $39,990.

The price increase in the Chinese market was similar to that in the United States. The website showed that the Model 3 in China saw its price rise to 231,900 yuan, while the Model 3 Performance increased to 331,900 yuan. The Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive price in China went up by 2,000 yuan (about $289) to 263,900 yuan, the Long Range to 313,900 yuan, and the Performance to 363,900 yuan.

In addition, the entry-level Model 3 in the Japanese market saw an increase of about $269, and the Model 3 and Model Y Performance in Canada both saw a price increase of $222.

In April, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would prioritize sales growth over profit margins, aiming for profitability after the large-scale rollout of its autonomous driving software. However, he added that Tesla would still like to increase prices whenever possible to match delivery and production.

Since January, Tesla has shifted from the traditional automotive industry's fixed pricing model to real-time pricing, adjusting prices for different models multiple times this year. Price reductions have been more common, reflecting the global EV market's price wars this year.

As of now, the entry-level Tesla Model 3 in the United States is still about 14% lower than at the beginning of the year, and the Long Range Model Y is about 24% cheaper.

In the Chinese market, compared to the beginning of the year, the entry-level Tesla Model Y is about 9% cheaper, the Long Range version is 12% cheaper, and the Performance version is 9% cheaper. The Model 3 Standard Range is about 13% lower than at the beginning of the year, while the Performance version has decreased by 2%.

According to industry statistics, Tesla delivered a total of 422,900 new vehicles in the first quarter of this year, a 4% increase from the previous quarter and a 36% increase year-over-year, setting a new record for single-quarter deliveries.