Tesla upgrades its Model S and X cars in US
Tesla has upgraded its Model S and Model X cars in the US and raised their prices by $5,000, according to the electric vehicle maker's post on X and its website.
Prices were hiked for all configurations of the two models by $5,000, Tesla's website showed.
The all-wheel drive version of Model X costs $89,990, while its plaid variant is priced at $104,990.
The model S all-wheel drive now costs $84,990 and its plaid variant is $99,990.
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