Nother CarGuy

Introduced last year as the most affordable option of the Tesla Model S range, the 60 and 60D versions were short lived as the Californian company has decided to discontinue both models. Announced in a short press release, the decision is official, and will be effective starting with April 16, which is the date when those still interested in the two entry-level vehicles will still be able to place an order. "One year ago, we introduced the Model S 60 kWh battery as a more affordable option to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. However, most customers ended up buying an equivalent to the Model S 75 kWh. To simplify the ordering process for our customers, we will be removing the 60 kWh option from our lineup", said Tesla. Tesla also have a solution for current owners of the Model S 60 and 60D, and it involves upgrading their batteries to a 75 kWh capacity. This means not only a longer range between charges, from EPA-estimated 210 miles (338 km) and 218 miles...

Tesla has figured out a new way for customers to buy into the Model S range, offering up the 60 kWh version starting from $66,000 before tax incentives. In order to end up with that price, you need to do a bit of browsing and remove some of the "already ticked" options such as the 21" wheels ($4,500), Autopilot ($2,500) and the Smart Air Suspension ($2,500). Also, customers will need to go with a plain color like solid white or black, otherwise they will spend another $1,000 to $1,500. Compared to  faster versions , the rear-wheel driven Model S 60 can accelerate to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.5 seconds and drive for 200 miles (321 km) between charges. Standard features still include free Supercharger access, regular over-the-air updates, maps & navigation with real time traffic information, removable dividers for the center console, automatic keyless entry, GPS-enabled Homelink plus a wide array of active safety technologies such as side collision avoidance, automatic ...