Tesla just started selling two cheaper Model S sedans

On Thursday morning, Tesla Motors announced that new, lower-cost versions of itsModel S sedan would be available to purchase immediately. The Model S 60 will cost $66,000 while the all-wheel drive Model S 60D will cost $71,000.

According to Tesla, the Model S 60 will have a range of greater than 200 miles, can reach a top speed of 130 miles per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds. The 60D has a slightly higher range and can reach 60 mph in 5.2 seconds.

Although the new baseline Model S 60 might give Tesla fans a case of deja vu, the new models have an updated design, new safety features, the ability to use the Supercharger network for free and the option to include Autopilot.

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The name of the car reflects its 60 kilowatt-hour battery, but both the 60 and the 60D will actually be built with 75kWh batteries. Interestingly, that battery will be limited to 60kWh, requiring drivers to pay a fee ($9,000, according to The Verge) if they want to unlock the additional capacity that the battery is capable of providing.

Not only is this a relatively great deal for consumers interested in picking up a Tesla sedan without breaking the bank, but it’s also a great stopgap for the company as it continues to work toward the release of the Model 3.