Tesla, Inc. TSLA has delayed the launch of its long-anticipated affordable vehicle, which is a stripped-down version of its popular Model Y SUV, in the United States. The company previously pledged to release lower-cost cars in the first half of the year,

While the price point for an "affordable" Tesla hasn't been revealed, Musk has long talked about an affordable EV for around $25,000, which would be roughly half the price of the current Tesla Model Y. The company may be hoping that a cheaper Tesla would help the company boost sales during a difficult time period.

Cheaper electric vehicles based on the Model Y and Model 3 are allegedly in the works, but the timeline is shifting/