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Tesla announced this week they will begin producing a new version of the Model S and Model X, the P100D. This latest iteration of the Model X and S increases battery capacity, improving both speed and range.
Tesla’s batteries now range from 60 to 100 kilowatts.
The P100D upgrades are sure to entice new buyers and will be available to current reservation holders for $10,000. Those who already have a Tesla but want the upgraded battery can do so for $20,000, the price of the battery plus replacement.
Invaluable Performance
These P100D variants are sure to thrill those with a need for speed. Tesla says the Model S P100D will go from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds in Ludicrous mode! This makes it one of the three fastest production cars in the world, along with the Porsche 918 Spyder and the LaFerrari, both of which are million dollar two seaters. The Model S, however, is a sedan that seats five easily and has lots of trunk and “frunk” space. Base models are expected to sell around $80,000, a fraction of the cost of cars with comparable acceleration. Further Range
The Model S P100D is estimated to get 315 miles per charge, making it the longest range production electric vehicle today. When combined with the continuously expanding charging network, there is little concern for long distance travel. The Model X P100D is an SUV, but still boasts similar speeds and range. The M...