Tesla posts big loss, cuts production of Models X and S to catch up on Model 3

Re:Tesla posts big loss, cuts production of Models X and S t... by Animats on Thursday November 02, 2017 @07:34PM (#15615354)

What they've been ramping up is the Model 3's price point.

"The truth is the Model 3 costs $40,000 if you want a standard version with autopilot (an extra $5,000) in black with no other options. If you want a different color, add $1,000. And if you want a longer range ($9,000) to get over 300 miles per charge instead of 220, well now we’re at $50,000. $50,000 for a midrange car."[1]

[1] https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/31/16069960/tesla-model-3-no...

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Re:Tesla posts big loss, cuts production of Models X and S t... by Retric on Thursday November 02, 2017 @09:07PM (#15615933)

Autopilot is not a standard mid range car feature.

"Enhanced Autopilot adds these new capabilities to the Tesla Autopilot driving experience. Your Tesla will match speed to traffic conditions, keep within a lane, automatically change lanes without requiring driver input, transition from one freeway to another, exit the freeway when your destination is near, self-park when near a parking spot and be summoned to and from your garage."

You can get adaptive cruse control for more reasonable costs, but lane changing takes a lot more awareness around the car.

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