Tesla introduces 'affordable' cars in the United States, but there's a catch.

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Tesla's price cut could be in response to increased competition in the US EV market.

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Lucid's Air Pure starts at $83,900, and Porsche's Taycan starts at $86,700.

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Another competitor is Mercedes-Benz's EQE Sedan, which costs $74,900.

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Despite this, Tesla reported record Q2 2023 deliveries, totaling 446,140 vehicles globally, exceeding its 445,000 projection.

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range, and craftsmanship by weighing the advantages against the cost,

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