Tesla Model S Long Range loses several miles of range after Musk event
Range between charges drops from 412 miles to 405 miles
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Less than six hours after Tesla's delivery event for the new top of the line Model S Plaid on Thursday night the automaker reduced the estimated range of the entry-level Model S Long Range without explanation.
Prior to the event, the Model S Long Range was listed with a 412 mile range between charges, which Musk referenced during the event, but is now listed at 405 miles.
"In the dual-motor configuration it's got a 412-mile range," Musk declared before laughing in response to something an audience member said and adding "420 give or take. That joke will never end."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Musk often uses the 420 number, which is a reference to marijuana, and was fined by the SEC in 2018 for falsely stating on Twitter that Tesla had "funding secured" to go public at $420 per share.
Neither Musk nor Tesla has offered an explanation for the updated figure and the EPA has not yet listed the two new versions of the Model S on its Fueleconomy.gov website.
The Model S Long Range has a starting price of $79,990 and Tesla says it can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds compared to the tri-motor $129,990 Model S Plaid, which can do it in under two seconds.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Tesla has not said exactly when deliveries of the Model S Long Range will begin.
This story has been updated to correct pricing information