A few years ago, no one would have dreamed of seeing Tesla models cost less than $100k. Nowadays, even the flagship 1,020-horsepower Plaids sit comfortably below that major threshold.
Before any incentives, you can buy a Tesla Model S Plaid for $89,990 at home in America. Even the Model X Plaid is not too far – at $95k. In fact, the current most expensive Tesla vehicle is the all-new Cybertruck in its top Cyberbeast configuration, which starts from $99,990 with 845 hp, 320-mile range, and a zero to 60 mph (96 kph) in 2.6 seconds.
As for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, those couldn't be in a better position than today. The former just got updated to its fresh 'Highland' specifications in America, too, starting from $38,990 in RWD configuration and $45,990 in Long Range form with 341 miles of range on a single charge. Meanwhile, the Model Y boasts a trio of versions – RWD, Long Range, and Performance – plus the honor of being the first EV in the world to become the best-selling worldwide vehicle.
According to the latest estimates, Tesla fulfilled the prophecy of having an EV that is better than all other ICE-powered vehicles after it was fifth in the American top and the best-selling model across the Old Continent. Naturally, Tesla will seek to keep the positive momentum flowing – they just organized a trip to China for the Cybertruck, which was met with overwhelming passion.
However, the rumor mill also believes that alongside the upcoming Tesla Model Y refresh that's probably due out later this year with the same characteristics as the Model 3 Highland, the American EV carmaker will also make good on their promise of launching a cheaper EV that will democratize the novel zero emissions sector even further.
Yes, the fabled $25k vehicle now has the codename 'Redwood' according to reports, and of course, the imaginative realm of digital car content creators has also tapped into its endless potential. While originally it was thought that Tesla would introduce a smaller, compact sedan that mimics the Model 3 at a smaller scale, now the emphasis has switched to a hypothetical 'Model 2' that acts as a sibling for the Model Y and Model X crossovers.
The Halo oto channel on YouTube usually provides fresh automotive info corroborated with their virtual designs, and now, there are some new CGI ideas about the upcoming Tesla that could be produced all over the world – in America, Europe, and China – to finally seal the fate of both legacy automakers and ICE-powered vehicles. Indeed, it will be funny to see if the company can deliver on the promise of a cheaper (even if it's not $25k) EV when legacy automakers can't find the right MSRP spot even when they have offset brands like Polestar – its new 4 model is as costly as a Model y Performance in some places of the world.
Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution. Full profile
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