In the midst of growing demonstrations against the CEO Elon Musk and the experience of the worst sales in three years, Tesla tries to reverse her fortune by publishing a new cheaper electric vehicle.
The company launched a cheaper version of its Y model in the United States on May 6. The new vehicle is a long -term car in the rear range with a cost of around $ 44,990. The price could be lower, including a federal tax credit for electric vehicles, which can reduce the price to $ 37,490.
According to the Tesla website, deliveries of the new vehicle are starting in the coming weeks. The car battery has a range of 357 miles and an acceleration from 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds.
Try to return fortune
The launch of a low -cost car by Tesla is considered by many as a strategy to recover from recent financial losses.
Tesla, once the electric electric vehicle is now a public enemy No. 1 in the eyes of millions of American cars buyers. Musk’s affiliation with the Trump administration has very much prompted the electric car manufacturer.
The negative feeling towards Tesla extends beyond the United States; New car sales of the company in Great Britain and Germany fell at their lowest levels in more than two years, Reuters reported on May 6.
Sales fell 62% and 46% in annual sliding, respectively, despite the increase in demand from electric vehicles in both countries, according to Reuters.
Contribution: Charles Singh, USA Today
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