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Tesla Roadster 3.0 battery upgrade: $29,000 for ~78 kWh, 331 miles

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Tesla Motors has made the promised battery upgrade for its Roadster available via its online shop. For a price of $29,000, with a $5,000 downpayment, customers will receive an new battery pack that Tesla says stores roughly 40% more energy than the original battery, with an increase in total range of more than 35%.

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range arrives soon at $35,000 and 220 miles. Really.

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In 2016, Tesla created a fever pitch over its Model 3 promise: $35,000 with a range of 220 miles. The company claimed more than 450,000 reservations were made for the Model 3, at $1,000 each, in part because of that low price and high range.

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Story of TESLA Motors: Beginning, Fight, Survival, and Success

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In this article, let’s discuss the thrilling and dramatic story of Tesla Motors and how did they survive through the challenging situations. Contrary to common belief, Elon Musk did not found Tesla. Yes, he founded SpaceX but not Tesla motors. The Beginning (2003). Musk Joining The Venture (2004).

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2012 Tesla Model S Prices, Options, Specifications Released

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The car won't reach Tesla Stores until at least next fall, but Tesla Motors has just released pricing and options for the various trim levels and models of its 2012 Model S all-electric sport sedan. Unlike various other plug-in cars, the base prices of the 2012 Tesla Model S have not risen.

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Tesla reintroduces 60 kWh version of Model S

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Tesla Motors is reintroducing a 60 kWh version of its Model S , in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. The starting price is $66,000 for the Model S 60 (RWD) and $71,000 for the Model S 60D (AWD). The Model S 60 has an estimated range of 210 miles; the Model S 60D of 218 miles. Est. range (miles).

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Tesla introduces new entry-level Model S 70D; dual-motor AWD standard

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Tesla Motors has introduced the new entry-level Model S 70D, an all-wheel drive electric car with a 70 kWh pack, a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds and a 240-mile (386 km) range at 65 mph (105 km/h). Starting price is $75,000. Model S 70D dual motor drive. Cash starting price. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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BREAKING: $75,000 Tesla Model S 70D: AWD, 240-Mile Range Is New Base Version

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Leave it to electric-car maker Tesla Motors to spring another surprise on the world. The Tesla Model S 70D is an all-wheel-drive Model S with a 70-kilowatt-hour battery pack, rated at 240 miles of range and priced at $75,000. all-wheel drive plug-in cars Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) P85D 70D'

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