Tesla simplified the Model 3 back in September and
now the company is making similar changes to the Model S and Model X. According to Electrek, the Model
S 75D and Model X 75D now cost an additional US$ 1,000 as their base prices have
climbed to US$ 78,000 and US$ 84,000. While prices on those models have risen, the
cost for the 100D variants has dropped by US$ 500 to US$ 96,000 for the Model S 100D
and US$ 99,000 for the Model X 100D.
Besides the price changes, the number of options has
been reduced. The publication says the Model S is no longer available in a
seven-seat configuration and customers can no longer opt for a panoramic
sunroof.
The changes to the Model X are less drastic, but the
six-seat variant with a second row center console is no longer available.Besides
the model specific changes, it appears interior trim choices have been slashed.
As the publication noted, there are now three primary choices including a black
interior with figured ash wood trim, a cream and black interior with oak trim
and a white and black interior with dark ash trim. The latter two interiors are
options, but they now cost US$ 1,500 instead of US$ 3,300.
Buyers looking at P100D variants have even less
choices as they can only order a black or black and white interior. Regardless
of which one is selected, both come with carbon fiber trim. The changes seem to be relatively
minor, but they promise to help reduce costs and streamline production. That
being said, it’s sad to see several of the previous options going away.
