Leak: Tesla to introduce new ‘Supercharger Credit’ system to reduce entry price of Model S & X

[Morgen]

[QUOTE]Earlier this week, Tesla updated its website with a payment option to buy ‘Supercharger credits’ hidden in the source code of the ‘MyTesla’ page of Model S and X owners, and even Model 3 reservation holders.

Tesla quickly reverted the update and refused to comment on the temporary change despite several requests from Electrek. Now sources with knowledge of the new program confirmed new details about its upcoming rollout…
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Sources familiar with the program have told Electrek that Tesla is about to introduce a new Supercharger Credit program to unbundle the cost of Supercharger access from the vehicle and consequently, lower the entry price of the Model S and X while ensuring that the value of the Supercharger network is better represented by the pricing model. The update could coincide with the release of OS 8 or 8.1.
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I think it makes sense really. We knew it was coming for the Model 3. When the Supercharger program first started it was $2500 for the lower end Model S models to get lifetime free charging. I think a lot of people will probably never use $2500 worth of electric from the Superchargers so it makes more sense to have a pay as you go system available.

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Things like this aren't going to improve investor outlook on the company. You shouldn't have to pay people to buy your stuff.

[sb27]

[QUOTE=download;50998405]Things like this aren't going to improve investor outlook on the company. You shouldn't have to pay people to buy your stuff.[/QUOTE]

I think investors will be pleased. Tesla is finally learning how to make money.

The old system of unlimited charging for free was only ever there for marketing purposes, to get their brand out there.

[Morgen]

[QUOTE=download;50998405]Things like this aren't going to improve investor outlook on the company. You shouldn't have to pay people to buy your stuff.[/QUOTE]

The S 60 has proved to be effective at getting Model 3 reservation holders to upgrade to getting a Model S, which will have a higher profit margin for Tesla. It makes sense that cutting the base price another $2000 - $2500 would convert even more people on the edge. Depending on your income situation and state. If you live in one of the better states for incentives and make enough to take full advantage of it then you could get a Model S for as low as $45,000 with this change.

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[QUOTE=sb27;50998430]I think investors will be pleased. Tesla is finally learning how to make money.

The old system of unlimited charging for free was only ever there for marketing purposes, to get their brand out there.[/QUOTE]

Oh, I see, it's a step down.