Tesla Model X Base Model Gets a Boost in Range, Price

Stephen Elmer
by Stephen Elmer

Tesla has released an online configurator for its Model X crossover, revealing a new base model that packs more power and a higher price.

Now sitting at the bottom of the range is the Model X 75D, which starts at $83,000. Its 75 kWh battery can take the Model X up to 237 miles on a single charge and up to a top speed of 130 mph. The jump from zero to 60 mph takes 6.0 seconds.

This is an increase over the previous Model X 70D base model which carried a 220 mile range and a price tag of $80,000. Moving up in the range there is the Model X 90D which has a range of 257 miles and the high-performance P90D which packs 250 miles.

SEE ALSO: Tesla Model S Refresh Brings New Grille-Less Front End

Tesla just released an updated Model S sedan that features a new face and also received a boost in both range and base price. The brand also recently showed the Model 3 small sedan, which is said to have a range of over 215 miles and will sell for $35,000 at the low end.

[Source: Jalopnik]

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Stephen Elmer
Stephen Elmer

Stephen covers all of the day-to-day events of the industry as the News Editor at AutoGuide, along with being the AG truck expert. His truck knowledge comes from working long days on the woodlot with pickups and driving straight trucks professionally. When not at his desk, Steve can be found playing his bass or riding his snowmobile or Sea-Doo. Find Stephen on <A title="@Selmer07 on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/selmer07">Twitter</A> and <A title="Stephen on Google+" href="http://plus.google.com/117833131531784822251?rel=author">Google+</A>

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