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- Tesla's Model Y may offer unlocked range for an extra $1,500 to $2,000.
- Elon Musk said the new range provides an extra 40 to 60 miles and is pending regulatory approvals.
- This isn't Tesla's first instance of offering increased range for an extra fee.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says its recent Model Y models have more range than you thought — but you'll have to pay to get it.
Musk said in a post on X that Model Y vehicles built over the past few months have an extra 40 to 60 miles of range that can be unlocked, depending on the battery.