The Launch Series has been discontinued, paving the way for a more affordable alternative.
- Tesla has stopped offering the Launch Series trim level for the Model Y in the United States.
- Currently, the sole variant accessible in the United States market is the Long-Range All-Wheel Drive.
- The price begins at $48,990 without including destination fees and taxes.
The refreshed Tesla Model Y electric crossover is now much cheaper in the United States after the American EV maker discontinued the Launch Series trim. It came with all the bells and whistles, including the so-called Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance system, and was priced at $59,990 before shipping and taxes.
Currently, about a month since being available for purchase, the Model Y Launch Series has been removed from Tesla’s U.S. website. Instead, the site now features the Long Range All-Wheel Drive version, priced at $48,990 prior to adding the delivery charge and taxes. This update occurred towards the end of last week.
Unlike the Launch Series model, this version doesn’t include FSD by default. Those who desire this feature must either make a single payment of $8,000 or opt for a monthly subscription instead. Additionally, the Launch Series featured a vegan suede interior along with specialLaunch Series emblems throughout.
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Notably, the zero to 60 miles per hour acceleration for the recently unveiled Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive stands at 4.6 seconds, as reported. Tesla , whereas the Launch Series accomplishes this in 4.1 seconds. However, it is not clear whether the non-Launch Series model has reduced power or torque. In Europe, the updated Model Y Dual Motor Long Range provides approximately 370 horsepower and 363 pound-feet of torque. The version equipped with 19-inch all-season tires maintains an EPA-estimated range of about 327 miles. Additionally, customers can opt for 20-inch wheels paired with all-season tires, which reduces the estimated range to 303 miles.
The options list includes a $1,000 tow hitch, $35 center console trays, $240 all-wheather interior liners and a $500 roof rack. There’s no seven-seat option yet. The Tesla Model Y Long-Range All-Wheel Drive qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit This effectively reduces the starting price to $41,490 for customers who qualify for the tax credit.
The Model Y has consistently been Tesla’s top-selling vehicle and, for a period, it held the title of the best-selling car globally—not only within electric vehicles but across all categories. Achieving such status as a bestselling model is high commendation, yet recent developments suggest that this trend might be shifting at Tesla. Sales are down people all around the globe are becoming increasingly frustrated Elon Musk His escapades. A lot of these are trading in their Teslas And supporting the use of electric vehicles produced by other brands.