Monday, April 1, 2013

Tesla kills 40 kWh battery for Model S over 'lack of demand'


(Credit: Tesla)

The 40 kWh battery option that was offered to Tesla Model S customers won't be put into production after all.


Tesla announced the news yesterday, saying that its decision was made after it witnessed a "lack of demand" for the 40 kWh (kilowatt-hours) battery. Just 4 percent of those who ordered the Tesla S asked for the smaller battery pack.


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