Tesla just took the cheapest version of these models off the market

Good news: Tesla has simplified its vehicle lineup, and reduced prices on some cars. 

Bad news: The cheapest versions of the Model S and Model X are no longer available for purchase. 

In yet another reshuffling of its car lineup (there have been a couple in recent months), Tesla has removed the Standard Range versions of the Model S and Model X, and adjusted the prices of other models, Reuters reported Tuesday. 

This means that you can now only get two basic variants of the Model S and the Model X: Long Range and Performance. They're cheaper than before: The Model S Long Range starts at $79,990 (a $5,010 price reduction), while the Model X Long Range starts at $84,990 (a $6,010 price reduction).  Read more...