Tesla says customers can now buy a suped-up Model 3 at a lower price point.
In a review posted Friday, CNN Business’ car expert, Peter Valdes-Dapena, wrote about taking two versions of the Model 3 Performance — one with the $5,000 performance package and one without — out for a spin.
« Without the upgraded wheels and tires, the Model 3 Performance felt awkward and, really, a little scary on a twisty mountain road, » he noted .
Tesla said in a statement that it « periodically » adjusts « available options and packages in order to simplify our product offering and deliver the best possible driving experience to customers. »
But some drivers who had already purchased the $5,000 upgrade package were not pleased.
« This is a sh—y thing to do to a bunch of people who have been waiting for their cars for years – just to now to be devalued by $5,000 a month into ownership, » Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of tech blog Eletrek, said on Twitter.
Musk responded in a tweet, noting that early purchasers were also given free access to Tesla’s network of Supercharging stations.
« Current buyers don’t get that, » Musk said. He then offered to refund the $5,000 upgrade price and turn off users’ free Supercharging.
