What simply occurred? Tesla appears to be taking a leaf out of Apple’s ebook after formally saying that they may cease bundling charging cables with automobiles ordered to any extent further. They are going to, nonetheless, fortunately promote you that very same connector for an extra $200. It will undoubtedly additionally increase gross sales of their $500 Wall Connector.
Tesla has already elevated the value of its automobiles a number of instances this yr, and as we speak’s information will not make their worth propositions any higher.
New automotive purchases will not include a cell connector included anymore. As a substitute, you’ll purchase the Gen 2 cell connector bundle (able to Stage 1 charging) individually for an extra $200. Tesla will, nonetheless, begin together with extra plug adapters on this connector package.
Whereas this cell connector fees Teslas at a sluggish 2-3 miles of vary per hour, it might probably turn out to be useful if you wish to high up at a buddy’s place or in an space with out charging stations as it might probably plug into a regular outlet.
Elon Musk confirmed the transfer on Twitter, claiming that utilization statistics had been very low. He additionally talked about that the cell connector is just not wanted when you’ve got a Tesla wall connector or depend on Superchargers as a substitute. Musk additionally went on to suggest that individuals set up a Tesla wall connector earlier than their automotive arrives.
Primarily based on suggestions acquired, we’ll drop cell connector value to $200 & make it straightforward to order with automotive.
Observe, cell connector is just not wanted when you’ve got a Tesla wall connector or to make use of Superchargers.
Advocate putting in Tesla wall connector effectively earlier than automotive arrives.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 17, 2022
It is price noting that whereas most EVs include both a Stage 1 or Stage 2 charging cable as customary, Kia additionally selected to not embrace one with the EV6. Hopefully, this may not change into a pattern, just like how some smartphone producers have adopted Apple’s stance.
In different information, the Tesla Cybertruck not too long ago acquired delayed for a second time, pushing its launch to 2023.
