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Tesla launches Model S and Model X in Japan. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in August for Model S Plaid. Tesla will only deliver left-hand drive cars and has no plans to produce right-handed versions.
On Friday, Tesla unveiled the long-awaited Model S and Model X in Japan. The manufacturer announced the great news on Twitter. The company made changes to its online configurator, clarifying pricing and delivery times, which delighted local customers.
テスラのフラッグシップセダンModel S
— Tesla Japan (@teslajapan) May 12, 2023
機能と利便性を持ち合わせたラージサイズSUV Model X
本日、日本でのオーダーを開始。
新しい Model S とModel X は量産車最速クラスの車両となり、自動車の歴史を塗り替える一台となります。https://t.co/7hG18GQjTshttps://t.co/XFkOHYL8Ok pic.twitter.com/7t9RyjqUQF
Tesla clarified on its website it only offers left-hand drive (LHD) cars and has no plans to ship right-hand drive cars. While this news may have upset some, plenty of enthusiasts were happy to be able to order cars, even if they are LHD. They preferred to get a speedy delivery of LHD cars rather than wait long for when, and if, production of right-hand drive (RHD) cars would begin. Also, in Japanese culture having a left-hand drive car is a status symbol, so some Japanese Tesla customers will definitely be pleased.
At this point, delivery dates for the cars vary, depending on the model and configuration. Model S starts at ¥12,969,000 (about $95,562). Tesla has not specified a delivery date for the car, which means it is not known when we can expect delivery. Model S Plaid starts at ¥15,969,000 (about $117,668). The delivery date is listed for the end of August 2023. Model X starts at ¥14,469,000 (about $106,615). First deliveries are scheduled for mid-October 2023. Model X Plaid starts at ¥16,669,000 (about $122,826). Deliveries are also due in October 2023.
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Eva Fox joined Tesmanian in 2019 to cover breaking news as an automotive journalist. The main topics that she covers are clean energy and electric vehicles. As a journalist, Eva is specialized in Tesla and topics related to the work and development of the company.
