I’ve seen the press releases, it’s a nice-looking car with one exception. I realize that a grille is merely decorative on an electric car, but this car needs one. The hint of one in the bumper looks somehow unfinished to me. Other than that, it’s got nice lines.
Is this model also going to have “free” charges with the Tesla network of charging stations? If so, and adding in the various subsidies, I can see this making economic sense for a fair number of people who don’t have long commutes.
The subsidies are not something I favor, but they’re there and people will make decisions based upon the total cost and that includes them. For now.
If the charges are free and the distances you normally drive are small and local, I guess this is a fun toy to impress your friends with.
It will be interesting to see what happens when Tesla hits 200,000 units sold and the $7500 federal tax credit subsidy is scheduled to start ramping down.
I’m betting (assuming Dem control of the WH) that the rules will be changed to extend it.
Their website says supercharger capable. I suspect for the lower priced models, it will be an option. They did the same for some of the earlier S class models with the 60KWH battery. It was $2K to enable it through software. If they want to use the public level 3 quick charge stations the adapter is another $2K.