Understanding Tesla's new vehicle line-up (may change)

A lot has happened at Tesla in the past few weeks, but customers are probably more interested in the products, which are available in the US right now, the most exciting of which are the 38K USD Model 3 SR+ and upcoming Model Y Long Range RWD for only 45K USD.


Model 3:
  • Standard Range RWD 220 mile 35K USD
  • Standard Range Plus RWD 250 mile 38K USD
  • Long Range AWD 322 mile 47K USD
  • Performance AWD 299 mile 55k USD

Model Y:
  • Long Range AWD 316 mile 50K USD
  • Performance AWD 291 mile 60K USD

Model S:
  • Long Range Plus AWD 402 mile 75K USD
  • Performance AWD 348 mile 95K USD


Model X:
  • Long Range Plus AWD 351 mile 80K USD
  • Performance AWD 305 mile 100K USD
So these are the electric cars available right now, all capable of DC quick charging at up to 250kW at Tesla Superchargers and public charging stations (like Electrify America).

UPCOMING PRODUCTS:

[1.] As I said in the beginning of the article, Model Y Long Range RWD is coming in a few months for around 45K USD with a range of "much greater than 300 miles", as it will keep the most efficient rear motor and won't accelerate as brutally as the higher end Model Y configurations. We should expect around 5 seconds 0-60mph.


[2.] The second product coming this year is the Tesla Semi truck, which has been in development since the end of 2017, when the two prototypes were unveiled. They will most likely start production by the end of the year, but according to the CEO's tweets, they already made at least 10-20 preproduction units.

Even though the Tesla Semi was meant for transporting cargo, the price starts at 150K USD for the 300+ mile range configuration, which makes it almost affordable for towing your camper. Do realize that with its ~500kWh battery pack it can power an average travel trailer for days, maybe even weeks with the AC on and proper refrigerator, water heater...etc... The range should also be around 500 miles with a very light trailer.

[3.] Although it wasn't officially confirmed after the human mallware thing delayed things, it's an open secret that a major refresh is coming to the Tesla Model S, which will include a bigger battery, a wider body and a three-motor "Plaid" configuration, capable of much better acceleration and efficiency at high speeds.


The test mules were filmed and photographed testing at Germany's Nurburgring, achieving an unofficial record 20 seconds better than the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. They were scheduled to enter production "this summer", but then the virus came, everything got delayed and we haven't heard anything about it since. In theory, we'll see the new Model S before or at the September 22. shareholder meeting/battery day.... that makes the most sense.

[4.] The Cybertruck is coming in 2021. It's unclear where they'll make it and what the target production volume is, but the Cybertruck is the most simple to build Tesla to date. The only thing holding it back is battery supply, as even the cheapest Cybertruck will need at least a 130kWh battery pack to achieve the promised 250 mile range... and they are not starting with the base model, but with the two-motor and three-motor variants, promising 300+ and 500+ mile range .... so ... yeah...


Cybertruck 2021:
  • Standard Range AWD 300 mile 50K USD
  • Long Range AWD tri-motor 500 mile 70K USD
  • 2022: Standard Range RWD 250 miles 40K USD