Tesla Model S price increases to $89,990

[chrisk]

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/04/tesla-models-price-increase-again/

That is about $20k more than it was a few months ago!!!

 

[Erez123]

And now you only get half a steering wheel.

 

[XLR82XS]

And now you only get half a steering wheel.

That thing is joke - made for video games not a premium vehicle.

 

[Silveral]

Especially since, as far as I know, they haven’t made any this year. I ordered one. Then canceled after 4 months after the order they said no clue about delivery

 

[Erez123]

That thing is joke - made for video games not a premium vehicle.

It has very impressive acceleration. Which is “cool”. However, once you get beyond that….
And yeah, Premium is not a word that can be used in the same sentence as Tesla.
Still not sure how they were even legally allowed to get away with that wheel, buttons and “gear shift” combination. Dangerous and stupid.

 

[XLR82XS]

It has very impressive acceleration. Which is “cool”. However, once you get beyond that….
And yeah, Premium is not a word that can be used in the same sentence as Tesla.
Still not sure how they were even legally allowed to get away with that wheel, buttons and “gear shift” combination. Dangerous and stupid.

Agreed. No gear shift lever/actuator/stalk is straight up DUMB. Screen goes out: no drive.

I didn't want to use the word luxury - so settled on premium. (vs. Kia, GM, etc...)

 

[chrisk]

Agreed. No gear shift lever/actuator/stalk is straight up DUMB. Screen goes out: no drive.

Maybe you can use voice command "Hey Tesla, engage drive "

 

[amelen]

If you build one out, the expected delivery date is March-April - and that info tends to be optimistic. Should hopefully help Porsche a bit with these latest Tesla moves.

 

[manitou202]

At $69k, it was pretty competitive. At $89k it's losing a lot of appeal, especially with the other vehicles hitting the market in the next 6-18 months. BMW i4, Lucid Air, Audi A6 E-tron, etc. It's now pushing Taycan 4S and MB EQS pricing.

The Model X may be even worse at $99k. The Rivian R1S starts at $70k with more room, serious off-road capability, and better acceleration. The Audi E-tron around $65k with better luxury and much lower cost. Finally the BMW iX at $85k in a completely different league in terms of luxury.

 

[Erez123]

I didn't want to use the word luxury - so settled on premium. (vs. Kia, GM, etc...)

Yeah, fair enough. Although for this sort of money, you would at least expect leather seats. ?

 

[chrisk]

$90k and NOT eligible for the $7500 federal tax credit in the US..

(However, I am not sure how long the other manufacturers will be eligible for the credit either.)

 

[kort]

I f I was interested in buying a tesla I suppose this would be of interest, but for better or worse I am sticking with the taycan

 

[Kingske]

Nissan seems to be going the other direction:
https://insideevs.com/news/524536/us-nissan-leaf-prices-2022my/

 

[kort]

Nissan seems to be going the other direction:
https://insideevs.com/news/524536/us-nissan-leaf-prices-2022my/

my first EV was a leaf with 87 miles of range, their BMS was terrible and in a few years the battery degradation took almost 1/3 of the car's range. I think that they fixed the issue in addition until this year their fast charging was chademo only but I think that too has changed.
but the cars are still not selling well. i

 

[Kingske]

my first EV was a leaf with 87 miles of range, their BMS was terrible and in a few years the battery degradation took almost 1/3 of the car's range. I think that they fixed the issue in addition until this year their fast charging was chademo only but I think that too has changed.
but the cars are still not selling well. i

Fair points, but I nevertheless welcome economy options for people who want an EV.