Tesla discontinued a cheap version of its SUV Model Y that was only added to the range in early January.
The Model Y Standard Range was removed from the carmaker’s website over the weekend without explanation. Just last week, Tesla lowered the price by $ 2,000 to $ 39,990.
Tesla does not have a functioning PR department in the US to submit requests for information, but a retail sales associate has confirmed that the model is no longer offered for order. Several, however, remain in the current stock at the price of $ 39,990.
Last July, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he would not launch the vehicle at all because the range per charge is ‘unacceptably low (<250 miles EPA)'.
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The official rating appears to be 244 miles, which is less than the Volkswagen ID.4 of the same size, which can cost 250 miles per charge and starts at $ 39,995, but is eligible for a federal tax credit of $ 7,500.
The Tesla Model Y has faced new competition over the past few months with the launch of the ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E and last week’s unveiling for the smaller Chevrolet Bolt EUV, which has a rating of 250 miles and starts at $ 33,995.
The lowest priced Model Y now available for personal ordering is the long-distance long-distance dual-wheel drive, which can cost 326 miles per charge and costs from $ 48,990.