Tesla Motors company has introduced a new configuration of its electric Model S and Model X, which are due to software limitations battery capacity value of 60 kW � h could be a little more affordable. Open access to the full 75 kW � h the owner may, either immediately by paying $ 9000 or later at any time to pay $ 9500.
In the reporting quarter conference by representatives of Tesla Motors admitted that the release of such options with a programmable battery of limited capacity the company has pushed the number of pre-orders for more affordable electric Model 3, which will be released only at the end of 2017. According to the company's management, it was a signal to the presence of a huge number of people willing to buy an electric Tesla at a lower price.
By the way, Elon Musk argues that the basic version of electric cars no one buys. Almost all options are added, as a result, the average price of electric car is $ 80 000. It is difficult to judge how much of customers' 60-kilowatt "configuration in the future wish to fork out for access to the full battery capacity. Now Tesla just proud that offers its customers a similar choice.
Vice President of Tesla Motors said that this modification is sold at a profit rather than a loss. As explained by Elon Musk himself, in which case the rate of return is simply reduced to 15-20%, while the all-wheel drive version of the Tesla in the rich pickings show a rate of return of 30-35%.