Tesla drastically drops prices of hugely popular versions of Model S and X
Published on Sep 01, 2023 at 12:08 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Elon Musk is feeling particularly generous these days and continues to lower prices for all Tesla Models.
The Model S and Model X are now cheaper than ever before after the new price cuts.
If he keeps going at this rate, we’re going to have a Tesla that’s cheaper than a Dacia.
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Tesla fiddles with price tags across its line-up like no other brand.
According to Elon Musk, this is part of the brand’s strategy to deliver more units, prioritizing sales over over profit.
With the new price cuts, the Model S Long Range is now priced at $74,990 (it was $88,490), while the Model S Plaid ‘only’ costs $89,900 (it was $108,490).
The price drop on the Model X is even greater than that.
The Model X Long Range is now $79,990, nearly $20,000 cheaper than before.
Meanwhile the Model X Plaid costs $89,990, whereas it used to be $108,490.
There’s more good news for Tesla buyers because the Model X is also eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.
Elon Musk had a bit of a row with the Internal Revenue Service agency (IRS) over this.
Musk routinely gets in trouble with US institutions but his irritation was, for once, entirely justified.
The IRS initially stated the Model X and Model Y wouldn’t qualify for the tax credit.
This is because the agency claimed they were not SUVs, even though they’re categorized as SUVs by another government agency.
Then the IRS changed its mind and announced the 7-seater would get the tax credit, but the 5-seater wouldn’t.
After significant backlash from both Musk and Tesla owners, the IRS caved and included both the Model X and S in the new tax credit.
Go figure.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
