Unless if you’ve been living under a stone, you realize that Tesla is one of the most ground breaking car firms in the business. Because of their high-performing electric vehicles , Tesla has proven and without any doubt that electric car is here to stay and will be the future of vehicles.
How Tesla Sets Itself Apart
1. It develops cars like a software product.
Tesla builds cars by developing its core software on a unique hardware, just like Apple develops the iPhone. This enables the company to send over the air updates to its cars’ if available just like every other software does . This sets them apart from other traditional auto industry where the product is the same for as long as you drive it.
2. It simplifies the buying process, putting the consumer in control.
Tesla doesn’t use traditional way of advertising. Instead is uses the classic software “inbound” sales model: Tesla owners happily advertise their own cars. Purchasing a Tesla is moderately straightforward: You go to tesla.com, pick a car model, add the feature you want, place your deposit, and set time for pickup. Done.
3. Leverages its prowess in battery technology
Tesla acquired battery manufacturing companies like Maxwell Technologies and Hibar Systems and will incorporate new sorts of battery-related advancements into its vehicles, which could lower the cost of ownership.
4. It attaches itself to the market trend of the day — going green to help reduce global warming.
From a showcasing perspective, Tesla as of now has a major preferred position in certain classifications. Who wouldn’t have any desire to possess a vehicle that makes no pollution, avoiding visits to gas station, and is genuinely green? Different automakers will be playing make up for lost time with this issue for quite a while.
5. Charging on supercharger
Tesla has always been dedicated to providing accessible, widespread fast-charging to its owners.
Tesla Models, Variants, Top Speed and Prices
Here’s everything you need to know about Tesla, from Model S,3,X,Y through to the polarizing Cybertruck and 2nd Generation Roadster.
MODEL S
The car is a combination coupe that should be able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 2.7 seconds.
| Variants | Top Speed | Range of Distance | Base Price Before Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range | 250km/h | 610 km | P3,799,030 ($74,990) |
| Performance | 261km/h | 610 km | P4,812,240 ($94,990) |
The difference between Model S Performance and Model S Performance with Ludicrous Mode is the acceleration capacity.
MODEL 3
The Tesla Model 3 is the cheapest electric car from Tesla by far. That said, it’s still more expensive than many gas powered alternatives
| Variants | Top Speed | Range of Distance | Base Price Before Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel Drive Standard Range Plus | 225 km/h | 402 km | P1,924,592 ($37,990) |
| Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Long Range | 233 km/h | 518 km | P2,380,536 ($46,990) |
| Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Performance | 261 km/h | 481 km | P2,785,820 ($54,990) |
MODEL X
If you want a ludicrously quick crossover with all-electric drive and funny doors, the Tesla Model X is it.
| Variants | Top Speed | Range of Distance | Base Price Before Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range | 250km/h | 564 km | P4,052,333 ($79,990) |
| Performance | 261km/h | 491 km | P5,065,543 ($99,990) |
MODEL Y
Tesla Model Y is the newest and an all-electric compact SUV built on Tesla’s third-generation vehicle platform.
| Variants | Top Speed | Range of Distance | Base Price Before Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range | 217km/h | 509 km | P2,684,499 ($52,990) |
| Performance | 233km/h | 507 km | P3,089,783 ($60,990) |
CYBERTRUCK
The vehicle has a polarizing design unlike anything ever produced outside of sci-fi movies.
| Variants | Towing Capacity | Range of Distance | Base Price Before Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor RWD | 3402 kg | 402+ km | P2,021,353 ($39,900) |
| Dual Motor AWD | 4536 kg | 483+ km | P2,527,958 ($49,900) |
| Tri Motor AWD | 6350 kg | 805+ km | P3,541,168 ($69,900) |
ROADSTER
An all-electric vehicle, the Tesla Roadster is the quickest car in the world, with record-setting acceleration, range and performance.
| Variants | Top Speed | Range of Distance | Base Price Before Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadster | +400km/h | 1000 km | P10.132,100 ($200,000) |
Duties when importing Tesla in the Philippines
Since Tesla doesn’t have a showroom in the Philippines, you’ll need to import the unit from the United States or from China. All vehicles are dependent upon 40-percent import charge, 12-percent VAT, and ad valorem tax extending from 15 percent to 100 percent of the absolute vehicle cost.
Additional Cost: Full Self-Driving
All new Tesla cars have the hardware needed in the future for full self-driving in almost all circumstances. The system is designed to be able to conduct short and long distance trips with no action required by the person in the driver’s seat.
By July of 2020 , Tesla will increase the price of the Full Self-Driving package by $1,000 or 50,000 pesos from $7000 or 350,000 pesos.
