You prices two cars da Tesla in the United States foram readjusted in June, chegando to a credit higher than 5%, in some cases. The change displeased consumers, but the situation could be for the magazine editor, since it helps the North American economy, according to the CEO of the company Elon Musk in this sixth-feira (15).

In response to a non-Twitter follower, who asked about the manufacturer’s strategies to reduce the value of two electric cars “after the pandemic” and reduced two problems in the supply chain, or a billionaire mentioned the country’s situation. Not in the past, the consumer price index hit a 40-year record, rising 9.1%.

“If inflation calms down, we can lower the prices of two cars,” Musk commented, without providing more details. It is worth mentioning that he has been citing inflation in several tweets since the beginning of the year, giving indications that the vehicles produced by Tesla are ready to cost more.

If inflation calms down, we can lower prices for cars

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 15, 2022

The economic moment experienced in the North American market and in other countries was also pointed out by him as the main reason for the 10% dismissal of two assembler officials. Commenting on the “high possibility of a recession in the US”, the executive suggested that there be a halt to hiring at Tesla factories.

Elétricos no tão acessíveis

The increase in prices of two Tesla cars, which also happened in China, leaves the startup’s purpose, to make the electrified vehicles accessible, more and more distant. Current readjustments have been made by the brand since the beginning of 2021, justified by the crisis related to the new coronavirus pandemic.

In this last move, to the second in 2022, some models cost US$ 6 thousand more expensive, or equivalent to one more R$ 32.4 thousand, based on the current price. It is the case of the version Model X Dual Motor All Wheel Drivewhich went from US$114,990 (R$621.3 thousand) to US$120,990 (R$653.8 thousand).