When it comes to electric cars, Tesla is perhaps the first brand that comes to mind, with its current product lineup consisting of the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y. While the Model 3 and Model Y establish the brand’s entry level with their lower prices and smaller sizes, the Model S and Model X represent the top-tier offerings.
Tesla introduces lower-range Model S and Model X for sale
The US-based electric car manufacturer has been offering the Model X and Model S at the top of its product range for a while, mainly in Long Range and Plaid versions. Now, the company has introduced more budget-friendly Standard Range versions of these models for sale.
On Tesla’s official website, the entry-level models for these two cars have reappeared after 2021. These versions, which will offer a shorter range compared to other models, come with price tags that are $10,000 lower.
Tesla Model 3, also known as Project Highland, has entered trial production at the Gigafactory in Shanghai.
The Tesla Model S Standard Range, priced at $78,490, is now listed on the brand’s official site. This model, equipped with 19-inch Tempest wheels, provides an estimated range of around 515 kilometers on a full charge. The optional 21-inch Arachnid wheels, priced at $4,500, reduce this range to 480 kilometers. The Long Range version of the Model S, on the other hand, offers a range of 650 kilometers.
The entry-level Model X starts at a price of $88,490. The model, equipped with 20-inch Cyberstream wheels, offers an approximate range of 430 kilometers. If you opt for the optional 22-inch Turbine wheels priced at $5,500, the range drops to 410 kilometers. It’s worth noting that the $98,490 Model X offers a range of 530 kilometers.
As for whether there is a new battery pack powering the Standard Range models, Tesla has not yet provided any official information. However, it’s speculated that the majority of this range reduction in the models is achieved through software adjustments.
Tesla aims to boost sales of the Model S and Model X by offering more budget-friendly versions for customers who don’t prioritize range. The company currently only offers the Model Y in our country. What are your thoughts on the lower-range Tesla Model S and Model X? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section.
