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 available option. Priced at $50,380 including destination charges, this makes it $11,000 less expensive compared to its predecessor. However, some features have been omitted from the previous models.
The Full Self-Driving capability, which comes 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. An optional tow hitch, able to pull up to 3,500 pounds, will set buyers back by an extra $1,000. Should you desire a paint finish different from black, be prepared to add between $1,000 and $2,000 to your purchase price, based on the chosen hue.
Two types of wheels can be chosen. The standard 19-inch crossflow wheels include all-season tires and offer an EPA-estimated range of up to 327 miles according to Tesla. Choosing the 20-inch wheels reduces this estimate to around 303 miles.
As our associates at InsideEVs have reported point out Tesla cites 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 is due to reduced power or torque output or because of adjustments made through software updates.
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 buyers.
It's conceivable that prices might decrease even more. Once, the Model Y held the title of the world’s top-selling car. However, Tesla experienced a downturn in sales, partly because of CEO Elon Musk's 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 surprise us if the company tried something similar once more.
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