Tesla model 3 line-up tweaked as new 400-mile model S long range plus arrives

Tesla has updated its automobile line-up with a handful of cosmetic tweaks and technology revisions, along with some chassis and drivetrain improvements. The American EV brand says these most current modifications have boosted the efficiency of its entire line-up, while adding a lot more value for money.
Most notably, Tesla has introduced a new model S long range plus specification, with a maximum claimed WLTP range of 405 miles – which is by far and away the longest range of any electric car currently on sale today.

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However, the indicates by which Tesla achieved this excellent range figure are yet to be fully explained. So far, all we’ve been told is that the new model S features a “significantly” lower kerb weight, an improved regenerative braking system and a few efficiency tweaks for its electric motors. We’re also told that the model X has benefited from the same update.
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Tesla has also lowered the price of each model S variant by around £3,000 – indicating the long range plus now starts from £74,980, while the performance variant has a new entry-price of £89,980. However, the price of the model X has remained unchanged at £82,980 for the base-model and £97,980 for the flagship.