Tesla has "redesigned" the Model S and Model X

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mikeavelli said:
Wild.. significant price cuts again…

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Tesla drops price of Model S/X, Model X now qualifies for US tax credit

Tesla has cut prices on the Model S and X, with price drops of 15-19% in the US on all...
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this is now a good price.

I just got Model S LR 2.5 half months ago, and I got large $15k discount and $5k in loyalty, so I did not lose anything with this, but maybe I would have gotten Plaid.

Here in Europe, Plaid was €150k with few options on Jan 1st, which is way too expensive, and now it is €115k with same options, which is great price. This is second large cut this year.

Both X and S are very desirable IMHO, probably best buys.
 
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Tesla S (not X) Plaid is worth it just for the performance, it smokes everything else. Then one can be busy with fun cars, always knowing in the garage is the one to end discussions.
 
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Tesla S (not X) Plaid is worth it just for the performance, it smokes everything else. Then one can be busy with fun cars, always knowing in the garage is the one to end discussions.
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Oh i’ve built the Plaid Model S. Still looks great and the track package has be around 115k. I don’t want or need fake autopilot.
 
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Tesla says the highlights of the Model S and Model X refresh are:

Frost Blue paint color (which costs an additional $2,500)
Quieter cabin noise
New wheel designs and improved aerodynamics
Front fascia camera for better visibility
Dynamic ambient lighting along the dash and doors
Redesigned bushings and suspension
Adaptive driving beams

The update also comes with some downgrades: the Model S Plaid is now 26 pounds heavier than its predecessor, and its top speed has been reduced from 200mph to 149mph. The Model X Plaid is even more egregious, weighing 183 pounds more than before, but the advertised top speed remains the same. The controversial yoke steering wheel is no longer available on the base AWD versions of either model, and can only be purchased as a $1,000 add-on for the Plaid package.
 
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Tesla says the highlights of the Model S and Model X refresh are:

Frost Blue paint color (which costs an additional $2,500)
Quieter cabin noise
New wheel designs and improved aerodynamics
Front fascia camera for better visibility
Dynamic ambient lighting along the dash and doors
Redesigned bushings and suspension
Adaptive driving beams

The update also comes with some downgrades: the Model S Plaid is now 26 pounds heavier than its predecessor, and its top speed has been reduced from 200mph to 149mph. The Model X Plaid is even more egregious, weighing 183 pounds more than before, but the advertised top speed remains the same. The controversial yoke steering wheel is no longer available on the base AWD versions of either model, and can only be purchased as a $1,000 add-on for the Plaid package.
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This update was rumored for 2023/2024 when I got mine... so while better than nothing, it is not even a proper MMC, just 2025 update.

As to the top speed, this is function of installed tires.

Hopefully, 2026 brings FMC.
 
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