The Forgotten Tesla That Failed
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Video details: Most people are unaware that there was a brief period in Tesla history when the company marketed and sold l its most affordable EV to date. The 2013 Tesla Model S with a 40 kWh battery capacity offered a range of just 160 miles. This video dives into the details of just how many of these vehicles exist today and why nobody wanted it.
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I bought one, thinking that I would use it for local travel and the wife’s Mercedes on road trips. After one trip driving the Mercedes, I upgraded the soft to 60 and added supercharging. The car now has 86000 miles.
Whoh
How is the battery tho, hopefully it stills has 80% of the original charge...
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Thank you for this history on the 40kwh. I reserved one of these in 2011, and it was delivered May, 2013. My wife and I still have this car and she drives it daily. She is always correcting Facebook groups when this car gets mentioned because they are usually wrong regarding the story. Our car has 78k miles on it and charges to 128 miles. The last time it was at a service center, the advisor led me to believe there were less than 20 remaining. I often joke that i will never upgrade the car until Elon comes to my door and says " you are the last one, give it up already".
Bro I found one of those on cargrus
My 2017 Model X 60D was actually a software limited 75D. It’s rare too!
Definitely a unicorn too.
There are a lot of them here, they don’t seem too popular though. But I guess they would actually be a better choice, seeing how that battery should last much longer with that many extra cells.
My 2016 gen2 Model S 60 enabled me to get my foot in the door, then Tesla came out with a $2,000 offer to software-enable the battery to the full 75 that was actually physically installed and I jumped on it.
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What a great trip down memory lane! I started working at Tesla in 2011, and I've seen one of these cars in the wild and spoke to the owners, it was great because they were huge fans! I made many of the very early production rotors, and I made the rotor in the display at the 7:10 mark!
wow imagine that those companies still STILL haven't come out with 300 mile cars yet.
What’re you talking about, have you seen the conversions made using TESLA motors and TESLA batteries 😂
@@harsimranbansal5355 that doesn’t count, he’s probably talking about Production vehicles
@@neptunemike Of course those don't count, he's just being sarcastic...
I just bought a lovely 2012 gs 450h f sport love it so far. V6 345bhp rear wheel drive. Feels nice very sporty. Best of both worlds ice and electric.
@@harsimranbansal5355 there not official cars that they are mass producing and it’s not their own product or battery so technically it’s not there’s
First Tesla I ever test drove was a used 40. Didn’t know they even made one. I kept saying to the salesman. “This is a 40”. Had freaked me out. Still loved the way it drove. Instant Tesla grin. Bought a 85 a year or so later. Driving a Y now!
Loved this video! I had forgotten about the 40KwH until this. And it was great to see the old versions of the touchpad software again. Thanks for making Kim!
I luved this vid more
I have been a big fan of Tesla for a long time. Last month, we got a model 3 long range, with aero wheels (which I think look fine), with full autopilot, and with the black and white interior. I loveeeeee it!! It’s super quiet too. I love how the glass is all around the car, and it looks good too. Autopilot is so cool, I’m so glad we got the full self driving feature. My favorite part is navigate on autopilot, because it will go where you want to go.
Nice concise little documentary. Thank you for this excellent retrospective of the EV industry.
CNBC is going to glamorize this video lol. “Breaking news on CNBC tonight, remember that crappy range Tesla from years ago? Well, watch this RUclipsrs video to learn alllll about it.”
Great research Kim! I was there following Tesla since late 2008, seeing the changes in their website. It wasn’t until 2011 that I realized I would buy one. Our journey officially started in 2012 with the order of an 85s Model S. Trading in as we go, then to a Model 3 (I’ve been able to break even on each one), and we’re now on our third Tesla, a Model Y. It’s been a fantastic ride.
That's exactly what I thought back then "All Teslas cost $100k"
same
A nice speced Tesla Model 3 is $100K aussie worthless pesos.
The spec I want is Long Range non performance, Blue Paint & FSD.
Mainstream still think that today, when I announced December 2019 that I am getting a Tesla, they immediately assumed Model S/X, they don't know about 3/Y.
I actually see Teslas almost 4 times a week, maybe everyday, and I live in near Seattle, Washington.
Lol same. I’m a mail carrier and I see them every day like 5 times
I live 30 minutes out from Seattle in snoqualmie and every other car is a Tesla
I live 60 miles from Fremont factory and never paid attention to how many were around me until I started working there, now I see them everywhere
I see them like all the time everyday in the Bay area
I see teslas everywhere i go. In norway the model 3 is the car that is the second most sold car within a year. Only beaten by the vw type 1( old beetle)
8:00 I see you Nick
I just bought a 2013 Model S 40 kwh a few days ago. My first Tesla and first EV. Got a great deal at only $14k with 74,000 miles on it. I kind of wish it were already unlocked to 60 kwh but at least it's cool having a super rare model! Vintage!
Cool parade. Out of the 550 homes in my neighborhood, I think we could put together a 330 Tesla parade too. Seems like everybody's got one. Surprised to see that many in ATL.
Until 2016 when a state ev incentive was cancelled. Atl actually was the 3rd most popular state for teslas, behind #1 Cali And #2 Florida.
Georgia as a whole has the most solar potential besides those 2 states. It's kinda sad tesla doesn't even offer solar products here.
www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jan/08/electric-vehicles-atlanta-georgia-market-cars-cleantech
I live in Huntsville, AL and I have been fascinated by Teslas for years. My mother and I even took to sending each other pictures when we would run across them. I remember when I got to a point where I would see 1 a day here in town. Now we see 3-5 daily! I can't wait until I am in a position to order my Cybertruck!
Everything about Tesla is crazy! The battery life, the tail lights, the interior etc. Tesla stocks is the best of them all! I have always hoped to invest in Tesla stocks one day but the thought of doing so without enough knowledge of the stocks market makes the whole thing less attractive to me. One cannot afford to lose any money in this pandemic era
@Jooste Constance Rebecca its really scary investing at this time and youtube to me feels like an echo chamber
@Big Mike thats sweet profit mate. Happy you bounced back! Please how do I get in touch with her? I mean, Ms. Rita. Thanks
Tesla stock doesnt really follow any logical path. With the exception of the opposite. What it should do- what is expected at times it does the opposite.
I wish I had driven a Tesla last year. I was of the mind set Tesla is cool elon musk is a internet troll but he likes doing the impossible . I would have invested earlier if i had driven it
The tail lights? What's crazy about the tail lights? They don't even have intelligent cool patterning like Audis etc.
I almost forgot about Bob :) haha 1:13 ! He was such a part of Tesla history hahahaha ! Thanks Bob
Bob I am going to bankrupt Gm?
That Bob?
Yeah he knows cars!
Where are all those naysayers now? Now that Tesla is on the S&P, and like the 6th largest company on earth? Bob Putz in particular..
Bob lutz changed his mind about Tesla almost 2 years ago..when he praised Tesla Model 3's design.
@aero, fun fact about B. Putz he used to own an old european fighter jet. He once landed it with the landing gear up. so many of us knew what a smart person he was before Tesla.
we have one of the Originals in our area. Its a bit more then a daily driver..They have 440,000 on the car and it JUST KEEPS TICKING. (Commute 90 miles each way, 5 days per week)
thats not unusual and my no 1 reason for buying a used one and get rid of combustion engines. Greets from Germany
@@michaelheinrich44 It would be cool if Tesla started doing conversions or teamed up with other manufacturers to release "tesla powered " trims of their vehicles.
@@LaneyTheOne they'd love to but all OEMs seem to be too proud to do so. SmartFortwo Electric had a tesla powertrain.
Congratulations on the new member of your family. Nice to have you back on RUclips.
The gradual price reduction over the past decade clearly illustrates the importance of Economies of Scale in analyzing the future success of Tesla or any other technologically disruptive enterprise. The fact is that many analysts failed and continue to ignore this critical factor in their analysis.
I would love to have a story on that prototype. See where it is and what the specs are and what kind of software it´s running
Not sure how I missed this, but it was very interesting. I had no idea about this unicorn Tesla or the Parade!! I’m glad it showed up in my suggested!
I actually looked at a few 40kWh Model S when I was searching but the range was too small. Opted for the 60 instead as it was within price, got me AP1 and had range to cover the trips we take. Still the best car I've ever owned.
Solid offering Kim. Love the trip down memory lane.
i've ordered the tri fsd motor cyber truck for the long range & plan to buy the S dual motor as well.i'm all invested in TSLA & I have a lot of solar to charge them both..& a battery back up.
I was a 40kwh Model S reservation holder in 2012 but ended up getting the 85 becoming one of the first 3000 early owners.
Nice! Btw, next video we have a little clip from your channel that we’ll highlight (with credit of course).
Kinda reminds me of the EU M3 LR RWD.
Didn‘t know about the 40kWh MS. Thank you for this very informative video!
Kim, out of the 40kwh drivers you managed to track down, how many are just as delighted with their cars as the first day they picked them up?
Of the four I found, they all loved it still. 2 had to replace motors under warranty early on as the first batch of 2012-13 models were problematic.
Was at the Tesla Model S debut. When the car finally starred delivering we could only afford the 40KW car at $49.5K. After 3 years we upgraded to a 75D since we had moved and needed more range to get to work. There was only two public places to charge on the commute route and it got old hoping they would be empty and sitting there for an hour+ to get the extra 30 miles to get all the way home. As you may know the 40 was just a detuned 60kW S but to add the range and Supercharging turned on it was a simple phone call and a CC charge of $12K! So we opted to upgrade the whole car to get much more range, a refreshed facia, 8 cameras ect ect.. It was worth the addental $17k and bigger payments. The only reason Tesla even made the 40kW car was because they said the would male a car for under 50K and had to be true to their word.
As the the value of such a RARE tesla with only 700 of them made (that was the count we were told at the time) the value was not realizable. It was all software. Selling the car back to Tesla they would flip it back to the used market as a 60kW with Supercharging. Free money. It's not like you could store the car in a barn for 30 years waiting for it to sell at a million dollars. The 2500 Roadsters will get there faster. Buy the way, Tesla is buying used Roadsters and and parting them out for owners who need to keep them on the road. So maybe only 2000 left...
Excellent documentary, right down to the detail of no badging! Stands out among any I've seen on the topic.
I once saw a 40kWh for sale used and almost jumped on it, but waited for a Model 3.
Also, will you do a sequel video on the first Tesla RUclips channels? I've always credited @KmanAuto for taking that claim.
So glad youre back and doing videos!
I remember a few years ago there was a used 40KW Model S at my local Land Rover dealership. I was pretty fascinated by it since they were so rare. Then one day someone drove into it at high speed and it was destroyed.
I just bought a lovely 2012 gs 450h f sport love it so far. V6 345bhp rear wheel drive. Feels nice very sporty. Best of both worlds ice and electric.
Hey Kim! Wonderful to see you (and loved the boys' Space X outfits!) guys at the parade! I'm surprised that the highway patrol didn't keep Hwy 400 open all the way back to you guys (we were the 4th in line, after the Roadster, The Ray's Model X and the Model 3, in the 2013 Dark Blue Model S P85). Wishing you all a very happy and healthy holiday season!
I don't know about all Teslas costing $100k, but I'll say that my January 2013 Model S P85 #40xx was $107k new.
[hehe] Howdy to your lil one at the end!
Awesome content, as always!
Brilliantly researched. Excellent!
Really great journalism! Jeez I’ve watched CNBC videos where they say nothing or rehashed info for 20 minutes
My friend has one, I have the 3. She is starting to have wiring problems so it may be time to sell it to a Tesla company that runs rental services as the car has unlimited Supercharging any suggestions
nice episode you are really getting better content keep it i love it
Love your videos keep up the great work thank you
Like the “unicorn” look at Tesla’s past decade! Glad your back on the Tesla coverage!
What's particularly sad is that many, perhaps most, people still think that "all Teslas cost $100K." I get that response all the time. Well… I guess my Model 3 must strike them as more of a top-of-the-line luxury car than it's price tag would reveal.
Tesla's production speed was barely enough then as it is now... They dont need to sell more... they sell as fast as they can build.... They dont have millions of cars waiting under the sun to be sold like GM, They need advice and marketing not Tesla xD
Literally on the freeway the other day in the Bay Area I saw three semi trucks carrying new Teslas..they make them fast nowadays
@@Ddreinthebay THose are cars being delivered to owners. They are not inventory that is going to a dealership lot. If you look at Tesla's site for available inventory of cars that that were ordered but not bought, there isn't a very big selection.
Very cool video Kim! I have to say your videos have dropped off my recommendation list ever since the name change but I'll try to look for them!
i love your bloopers. so adorable. cant wait for your next video!!!
Didn't this channel used to be called "Like Tesla"?
They are rebranding to cover more topics than just tesla.
Like, yaa
@@desidude006 now it sounds like they cover a programming language 😉
You’re back and better than ever!
Hmm, never knew about this car. Thanks, kim.
Thanks for the great content, thanks Kim!
Baby into the new sustainable world! Keep up the good work!
Great video. Looking forward to the next one
Kim, nicely done!
Didn’t know about this car! Great video
“Today people still think all Tesla’s cost $100K” yep! I hate hearing people tell me “wow you own a tesla! Congrats. I wish I had that kind of money” 😑
That and FSD feature. Naming and general assumptions have led most people in and around my age (18) believe that they actually self drive. Plus, it annoys me that TikTok Tesla owners spread misinformation.
lol, now, u can get one for about $40k
Had I known about a sub$50,000 Tesla, I definitely would have bought one. Definitely
No clue there was ever a 40kw option. Good video!
Ayyyyee! Atlanta crew represent! I'm in Athens, GA myself and I want an electric car, but I'm waiting for more affordable prices driven by competition and technology advancements.
Nice to know such info...
Nice job Kim
Upset I missed that event. Covid had a huge impact on ATL car seen.
Clicked the like to help ya out, stayed for the content
It's so easy to give you a like.
👍
I don't know how say this....
300 tesla in a parade... Is rush hour.
Best regards from Norway 🇳🇴
Great job Kim, I have always believed in Tesla and backed with buying stock.
Thank you
Great vid Kim
Love from South Africa..
Very interesting story down memory lane !! Thanks Kim & hubby! 🙏
To think that only kept my S85 for 7 months before trading it to my Midnight S≡R≡NITY S100D!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
So I guess this sort of depends on what you consider to be "rare". These are rare in that they actually exist, but if you look at the planned Standard Interior Model 3 (which was going to be the $35,000 version), one could argue that a prototype of that interior would be even rarer (it never made it to production, as all SR orders were just software-limited SR+ cars physically)
;)
The 40Kw battery was a software limited, it has a larger battery, you just pay more to get more range.
great tesla history review!👌🏼
Great job
Sweet video, thanks. Xx
well done, love it!!! I remember years ago at the beginning they where doing classic cars conversions to electric, Palo Alto if I'm right 👍👍
Excellent use of the internet archive!
Agree made my day 🌏👏😊🌍
8:36 that looks awesome. Steampunk Tesla. I’m going to get copper chrome delete on mine, too.
Tesla will always grow as before....love Tesla from Switzerland
Cool info, thanks.
First and I love your channel it is so good I have been watching for years
Autopilot/FSD is what saved Tesla IMO
Just watched a video about it yesterday and now I see this
hi Kim. nice vid. liked b4 watching b/c I knew it was going to be good
There is one 40kw Tesla selling for $21k with 57k miles close by, do you guys think its a good deal?
Not a bad deal. It’s software locked at 40 (actually a 60 battery pack) so it has never been charged to 100%.
I’d check it out and though you’d be out of a warranty, that mileage is super low.
I didnt even notice I was this early! (4 views, 7 likes)
Love the content!
Nice timing 😉
I bet all those people which teased tesla now drive a tesla, they were quick to judge they should have waited to see what tesla can do look at them now embarrassed and ashamed of what they said about TESLA now that it has succeeded
How many of those have the executive back seats? Now that would be extremely rare
If you couldn't afford that cheap Tesla in 2012 and you invested half it's cost into Tesla stock it would now be worth around $3 million.
Hindsight is a great tool for upsetting yourself, if only👍
Has there ever been a pioneer of an industry (still relevant today) such as tesla that has failed while the product succeeds?
baby capped off a great video :)
Knight riders background sound love it
"VW, Audi, Porshe, GM etc. are coming with 300+ miles EVs" It was 8 years since that guys said that. And they haven't done it yet. Really sad. Tesla is at 402 miles of range and we are just waiting for those 4680 cells.
I think that record got inadvertently broken on the 101 freeway in S. Cal
I have a 1994 Chevrolet Diesel, it’s practically a Tesla except for nothing at all. But I like that and I hope everyone buys a Tesla. More fuel for me
I think it would be a nice gesture for Tesla to offer the older Model S from that time, a chance to update to 60kWh for free...for beign early adopters.
First of all, top content Kim, very interesting and a healthy new year.
I am not surprised that nobody wanted an "affordable" 50.000$ EV, because it's not a Tesla. It's a like any other car without Supercharger support, only with the Superchargers it becomes a true Tesla. Like Elon said, a bad product, and he was right.
Was the Supercharger support granted if you upgrade to 60 kWh software unlock? I am guessing yes.
Well I don’t know about that. I have a New model 3 and have not once used a supercharger.
Or maybe it was successful. Even though the 40kW model wasn't technically delivered it was Tesla first attempt to have simple and easy upgrade packages that the growing legions of Tesla owners love.
Me casually waiting for next year to get tesla model 3 for $35,000,00 and they're all in my investment on crypto..
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