Tesla Price Hike: Elon Musk-guided EV Maker increases Model S and X prices with $ 5,000 in the US after upgrades; Premium variants now start at $ 84,990 – Times of India

Tesla has increased the prices of his Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States by $ 5,000 after an update of the two Premium Electric Models, the company announced Thursday via a message about X and updates from its official website.The price increase applies to all configurations of both models. With the adjustment, the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) version of the Model S now starts at $ 84.990, while the High-Performance Plaid variant is priced at $ 99,990. Similarly, the Model X AWD now costs $ 89,990 and the Model X Plaid is mentioned at $ 104,990, Reuters reported.Earlier, Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that Tesla “for the time being” is launching his long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on 22 June. The movement marks an important leap in Tesla’s autonomous driving ambitions, in which Musk emphasizes a cautious approach: “We are super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift,” he said in a post on social media platform X.Musk also noted that the first Tesla who runs completely from the end of the production line to a customer’s house is planned for June 28th-one of an industry-first if reached.The vehicles involved in the rollout are reportedly unchanged Tesla model YS, built with the full self-driving (FSD) software in advance and able to work without human intervention. A recent video that circulates online showed a model Y in Austin, branded with a “robotaxi” logo, which transported a passenger without a driver on board. Musk confirmed the images and stated that “every Tesla that comes from our factories is able to be self -driving without supervision.“This announcement has brought Tesla closer to fulfilling a promise Musk for years – with completely autonomous vehicles. The first rollout is said to include approximately 10 vehicles, which work under external supervision and within a geophide area. Musk said that the service will soon expand to other metro lines, including Los Angeles, San Antonio and San Francisco.