The front hood logo on a 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle is shown in this photo illustration taken in Cardiff, California, U.S., June 1, 2018. Picture taken June 1, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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There was a complimentary Mobile Connector Bundle with new vehicle orders. The change was first spotted by a user and later confirmed by the CEO. After an hour of charging, the accessory will allow you to connect your car to a wall outlet and get about two to three miles of range.

Based on feedback received, we will drop mobile connector price to $200 & make it easy to order with car. Note, mobile connector is not needed if you have a Tesla wall connector or to use Superchargers.

Recommend installing Tesla wall connector well before car arrives.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 17, 2022

After someone commented on the news after it was shared more widely, Musk said it seemed wasteful.

The price of the mobile accessory will be reduced to $200 and it will be easier to order it with a new car. He was quick to point out that you don't need an accessory to charge your car at one of the company's Superchargers. The charging bundle is out of stock on the website.

This isn't the first time that the company has removed a charging cable.

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