Tesla Model S 60
Tesla has figured out a new way for
customers to buy into the Model S range, offering up the 60 kWh version
starting from US$ 66,000 before tax incentives.
In order to end up with that price, you
need to do a bit of browsing and remove some of the "already ticked"
options such as the 21" wheels (US$ 4,500), Autopilot (US$ 2,500) and the Smart
Air Suspension (US$ 2,500). Also, customers will need to go with a plain color
like solid white or black, otherwise they will spend another US$ 1,000 to US$ 1,500.
Compared to faster versions, the
rear-wheel driven Model S 60 can accelerate to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds
and drive for 200 miles between charges.
Standard features still include free
Supercharger access, regular over-the-air updates, maps & navigation with
real time traffic information, removable dividers for the center console,
automatic keyless entry, GPS-enabled Homelink plus a wide array of active
safety technologies such as side collision avoidance, automatic emergency
braking, parking sensors, blind spot warning, full LED headlights and
power-folding heated side mirrors.
The car we configured for the purposes
of this article is a Solid White model with a body colored roof and 19"
Silver Slipstream wheels, which don't cost anything extra.
While the Model S remains considerably
more expensive than the incoming Model 3, a cheaper entry-level alternative
should be very well received among those who don't necessarily see themselves
going faster or driving longer distances.
