Tesla is apparently still offering the Model Y Standard Range, which was removed from the online configurator this weekend, as an “off the menu” item.
The reason behind the removal apparently is that Elon Musk doesn’t like the range of the electric SUV.
As we reported yesterday, Tesla removed the default range for Model Y from its online configurator.
The move was confusing as it came just days after reducing the price of the already cheaper version of the Model Y, which was launched just a month ago.
As always, Tesla did not report the change and we did not know whether the vehicle was canceled entirely or if the automaker simply stopped taking orders for it.
But CEO Elon Musk has now commented on the situation via Twitter, where he said the vehicle can still be ordered “off the menu”, but he thinks the range is too short:
“It’s still available off the menu, but I don’t think the track, in many driving conditions, still meets Tesla’s standard of excellence.”
The Model Y version was originally announced at the 2019 electric SUV launch, but Musk said Tesla will not produce the Standard Range because it said the range would be “unacceptably low” in less than 250 miles.
That’s why it was surprising when Tesla launched the vehicle in January with a range of 244 miles, but now it looks like Tesla is pulling back.
Tesla is known to have some items “off the menu” that are not listed in its online configurators, but are generally eliminated.
After launching the Model 3 Standard Range for $ 35,000, Tesla quickly left the menu and recently we reported that Tesla stopped selling the finish with the updated version of Model 3.
Electrek’s Take
I mean, what’s going on? The range is not enough. Meh, we’re going to launch the vehicle anyway. Oh, you know what, I’m not sure anymore, let’s pull it out.
Tesla has always been difficult to follow when it comes to prices and finishes, but this is a whole new level.
Personally, I think a 244 mile range is good. Many people would be happy with this for $ 40,000 before incentives, especially in places with mild climates.
In colder climates, it may be worth paying the extra $ 6,000 to get a bigger battery and dual engines.
Generally, I am not a fan of a vehicle with many finishing options, but it is obviously not the case with the Model Y with two “official” options at the moment.
I think I could certainly use a standard range option and preferably not off the menu.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below.
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