Tesla has introduced a new version of its Model Y car that has caught the attention of many. This version, called the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD, can travel a long distance of 320 miles on one charge. It’s priced at $46,630. At the same time, Tesla has decided to retire the cheapest version of the Model Y, which could travel 260 miles on one charge. However, Tesla has revealed a surprising detail: the retired version actually has more mileage locked away in its software, which owners can unlock by paying extra money.
Tesla has been making a lot of changes to its car prices and models this year, sometimes making changes just a few weeks apart. This isn’t unusual for Tesla, though. In May, Tesla made two big changes to the Model Y: introducing a new version and revealing the hidden extra mileage in another.
The new version of the Model Y, the Long Range RWD, replaces the older version that could travel 260 miles. This new version has a longer range of 320 miles and costs $46,630. It’s similar in price to another version of the Model Y, the Long Range AWD, which can travel 310 miles on one charge and costs a bit more, $49,630. The AWD version is a bit faster too, taking less time to go from 0 to 60 mph.
So, what’s the big difference between these two versions? Well, the AWD version is better for driving in places where the roads might be slippery or rough. But it costs an extra $3000.
The second change Tesla made was about the retired version of the Model Y. It turns out, this version actually has more mileage hidden away in its software. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, shared that owners can unlock this extra mileage by paying extra money, between $1500 to $2000. This extra mileage could be really helpful, especially as the battery gets older and doesn’t hold as much charge.
Some people might wonder why Tesla didn’t just sell the Model Y with the extra mileage already unlocked. Well, this is part of a new trend in car-making. Some car companies are selling cars with features that are already installed but locked away. This allows them to sell different versions of the car at different prices.
While this might seem strange, it’s becoming more common. However, some people worry that in the future, car companies might start locking even more features and charging owners to unlock them. So far, Tesla hasn’t done this, but it’s something to keep an eye on as car companies start using more subscription-based services.