by Availability of Electric Vehicles on the Secondary Market
Tesla has long tried to release an electric car for $35,000 for the American market, starting around 2015 when the Model 3 presentation promised to democratize electric mobility. The company came close to this goal with the $36,990 Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, introduced last year, and the base $39,990 Model Y RWD. However, for buyers who want a truly affordable Tesla without the feeling of a “cheapened” version, the used market turns out to be interesting.
Offers of Former Flagships
Former flagship versions of the three-row Model X are now available for around $35,000. After eight years of depreciation, they represent a rather attractive offer.
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Example from the Bring a Trailer Auction
A 2018 Model X P100D was recently sold for $36,000 at the Bring a Trailer auction. Yes, it is eight years old, which explains the price, but it has only driven 26,000 miles, which is an extremely low figure for its age. In the absence of catastrophic events, this SUV should work for tens of thousands more miles without problems, provided regular maintenance and timely software updates.
Supercar Performance and SUV Practicality
Before the appearance of Tesla’s Plaid models, cars with the P100D index were the pinnacle of performance. In the Model X, a pair of electric motors produces a total of 680 hp, which is enough to accelerate to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. If you find an SUV buyer who claims they need something faster, you can safely say they are lying.
Innovations and Design
Tesla only recently announced the discontinuation of the Model X, which is hardly a surprise given the low sales volumes in recent years. However, at the time of its launch, this model was incredibly innovative. It can be argued that the interior of this original model looks more attractive than that of newer models, which received a landscape-oriented touchscreen instead of a vertical one. Furthermore, the interior features a lot of carbon fiber and leather.
Three-row electric SUVs still have relatively limited popularity, but at such a price, with such mileage and such a level of performance, one cannot deny that similar offers provide a good price-to-quality ratio.
The drop in prices for used premium electric vehicles, such as the Tesla Model X, opens up new opportunities for a wide range of buyers. This phenomenon could stimulate the popularization of electric vehicles among those who previously could not afford a new car of this class. However, it is important to consider potential maintenance costs and possible battery replacement in the future, which may affect the overall economic feasibility of the purchase. The used electric vehicle market is developing rapidly, and such deals may become commonplace, changing perceptions about the affordability of “green” technologies.
