Now that the Launch Series has been discontinued, Tesla's best-selling model is currently $11,000 less expensive.
Tesla's top-selling model has now become more affordable. The company has ceased production of the Model Y Launch Series Last week’s trim adjustments left the new Long Range All-Wheel Drive version as the sole remaining option. Priced at $50,380 inclusive of destination fees, this makes it $11,000 more affordable compared to its predecessor. However, some features have been removed from the configuration options.
The Full Self-Driving capability, which came standard with the Launch Series, is offered at an additional cost of $8,000 for those opting for the Long Range All-Wheel Drive model. For an added expense of $1,000, customers have the choice to add a tow hitch that supports towing loads up to 3,500 pounds. Additionally, selecting a paint finish different from black will incur an extra charge ranging between $1,000 and $2,000 based on the desired hue.
Two types of wheels can be chosen. The standard 19-inch crossflow wheels include all-season tires, offering an EPA-estimated range of up to 327 miles from Tesla. Selecting the 20-inch wheels reduces this estimate down to approximately 303 miles.
As our associates at InsideEVs have mentioned point out Tesla reports a 4.6-second 0-to-60 mph time for the Long Range All-Wheel Drive Model Y, which is half a second behind the Launch Series version. The company does not clarify if this difference stems from reduced horsepower or torque, or if it’s due to alterations in software limiting performance.
Customers will be glad to know that the Model Y still qualifies for the U.S.'s $7,500 federal tax credit, which reduces its base MSRP to $42,880 for eligible purchasers.
It’s conceivable that prices might decrease even more. Once the top-selling car globally, the Model Y has experienced a downturn in sales for Tesla, partly because of CEO Elon Musk's actions. polarizing political moves , has seen its stock price soaring. In the past, Tesla slashed prices To boost volume, despite the displeasure of present owners, whose car values dropped significantly. It wouldn’t be surprising for the company to try something similar once more.
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