Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD model axed affecting placed orders
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive, which was the first variant offered for the model, has been axed effective immediately.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive, which was the first variant offered for the model, has been axed effective immediately.
The 2008-2012 Tesla Roadster was based on the Lotus Elise. It had an electric motor with 185kW or 215kW, 0-60mph in around 3.7s, and 393km (244mi) range.
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is an SUV based on the Model 3, and is about 10% more expensive than the equivalent sedan, but does have 7 seats.
The Tesla Model Y is the company’s second and most affordable crossover. See just how different it is to Model X in this side by side comparison.
The Tesla Model Y is the automaker’s second crossver, and is closely related to the Model 3 sedan. See the similarities in this side by side comparison.
The 2020 Tesla Model Y SUV is available with seven seats, panoramic roof, a maximum range of 482km (300mi), and 0-60mph in 3.5s in Performance trim.
The long promised entry level US$35,000 Tesla Model 3 is now available, but to get the car’s price down, the company will close most of its dealerships.
Since January 1, 2019, new Tesla vehicles are only eligible for a US$3,750 tax credit. To compensate, the company has cut prices by US$2,000.
Elon Musk said Tesla will cover the difference in federal tax credits due for any vehicles which miss their end of 2018 delivery dates.
The Tesla Model 3 is the company’s first “mass market” electric car, although the entry-level US$35,000 version won’t be available for a while.