Mid range battery available now?

[BluestarE3]

So, what comprises the $11,800 of estimated savings? Fuel savings along with Federal Tax Credit?

With a 6-10 week availability, this seems to imply there's still a chance to get the full $7,500 credit. Since the October 15 order-by date to guarantee 2018 delivery has already passed, could these mid-range cars be already built LRs that will be software limited to 260 miles?

 

[Thomas Edison]

For anyone who hasn’t done the math, 10 weeks is still before the end of the year.

 

[fr100]

What evidence is there that mid-range is just a software limited battery?

 

[whatthe2]

For anyone who hasn’t done the math, 10 weeks is still before the end of the year.

Let me get out my abacus, hang on.

 

[JeffK]

I'd have bought the AWD LR at that price!

I don't believe the price decreased.

 

[ealmeida212]

Wow, no more RWD LR (my car)! Shoot, I'd have bought the AWD LR at that price! Or maybe Mid-Range RWD. It's cheaper now! I'm kind of bummed now. I could have waited no problem.

Those prices listed are including the tax incentive and gas savings. AWD and Performance prices are same as before. They also lowered white interior by $500

 

[N5329K]

Also noticed there is no option for FSD.

Maybe they decided to wait until FSD becomes real and actually usable.
Robin

 

[StellarRat]

I don't believe the price decreased.

Oh wait. You're right! I didn't see the "with savings label". Now I feel better! Whew...

 

[ealmeida212]

Maybe Tesla knows something we don't regarding the tax credit? They're deadline of the 15th has passed yet they now decide to list their prices with the tax credit included

 

[JeffK]

Oh wait. You're right! I didn't see the "with savings label". Now I feel better! Whew...

Yeah, I am definitely against that method of displaying prices, they should put the cash prices right next to the asterisked prices or something.

 

[SigNC]

RWD inventory they are trying to get rid of by selling cheaper and limiting the battery?

 

[N5329K]

So, what comprises the $11,800 of estimated savings? Fuel savings along with Federal Tax Credit?

With a 6-10 week availability, this seems to imply there's still a chance to get the full $7,500 credit. Since the October 15 order-by date to guarantee 2018 delivery has already passed, could these mid-range cars be already built LRs that will be software limited to 260 miles?

That seems very possible.
Robin

 

[borka105]

I don’t think the logic of excess LR inventory is true since they offer a white leather option for this new mid range battery. No existing LR models were available in white.

 

[ℬête Noire]

haha I haven't tested since before v9 but I was getting almost exactly 3.51 seconds with a dragy. If they are counting rollout now then they're missing an asterisk.

With the 20" wheels?

 

[SigNC]

I don’t think the logic of excess LR inventory is true since they offer a white leather option for this new mid range battery. No existing LR models were available in white.

Valid point.

 

[mtndrew1]

Maybe they decided to wait until FSD becomes real and actually usable.
Robin

I think they want to avoid shipping cars today they know will need a computer swap at their cost. Once they’re shipping their own silicon the option will probably return.

 

[ℬête Noire]

Oh wait. You're right! I didn't see the "with savings label". Now I feel better! Whew...

You should be super happy, as of now you are you're driving a range king unicorn.

 

[StellarRat]

You should be super happy, as of now you are you're driving a range king unicorn.

Doesn't the AWD have the same range?

 

[JeffK]

With the 20" wheels?

Yes and 0.79% incline

Doesn't the AWD have the same range?

not in real life

 

[kengchang]

Midrange is lighter, NOT A SOFTWARE LOCK.