Automotive journalist Bozi Tatarevic has found something in the latest Tesla filings with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) — a listing for a single-motor Model S. The rear-wheel-drive-only model was Tesla’s least expensive vehicle for a while but was discontinued earlier this year. It may be available once again soon. Why? Speculation abounds.
Tesla will discontinue the Model S 75 soon, leaving only dual-motor cars available. The move raises the price of an entry level Model S to $74,500.
Tesla has dropped the price on the Model S 75 by $7,500 — to $69,500, from $77,000 — seemingly in anticipation of the end of federal tax credits in the US. What I mean by that is that Tesla is rapidly approaching the 200,000 electric vehicles sold mark, which will start the beginning of the phaseout of the federal tax credit (for the brand).
Wait a second, is it Groundhog Day? Am I having a flashback? As you may recall, Tesla previously offered a Model S 60. It was even for sale last year. But then Tesla increased the battery size, and then it increased that to a Model S 70, and recently it announced a … [continued]
Tesla has apparently completed another small battery leap, as it is on the verge of rolling out Model S sedans with 75 kWh battery packs rather than 70 kWh battery packs (h/t Steve Hanley and “nkole“). If you don’t follow Tesla closely, it is tremendously focused on bringing down the cost … [continued]
