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Tesla Slashes Prices on Top-End Models

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After CEO Elon Musk said recent price cuts on other models had stoked demand, Tesla cut prices on its two most expensive US electric cars.

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Tesla's fifth price cut of the year cut the premium Model S by 4% and the Model X by 9%.

“People want Teslas a lot. Musk said at Tesla's investor day last week that their ability to pay for a Tesla limits them. Tesla did not remark on recent price cuts.

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Tesla began a price war in January by giving 20% discounts on its cars in all markets.

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In an industry where a car's base price is still called a "sticker price" on a vehicle in inventory, it has been adjusting rates faster than established automakers.

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In 2022, 4% of Tesla's world deliveries were Model S and Model X AWD and Plaid models. The rest came from the Model 3 car and Model Y crossover, its cheaper models.

Both Model S models were $5,000 cheaper on Tesla's website. The basic Model S dropped 5% to $89,990, while the performance, Plaid model dropped 4% to $109,990.

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The electric vehicle maker's website showed $10,000 cuts to Model X performance and base models.

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The basic, AWD Model X was reduced by 9% to $99,990, while the performance Plaid variant was reduced by 8% to $109,990.

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According to Reuters, Tesla will release a "Highland" Model 3 later this year and a "Juniper" Model Y next year.