Elon Musk is retiring 2 Tesla paint options to 'simplify' the fraught manufacturing process

pulse 10:18 - 11 September 2018

Elon Musk has decided to ditch two iconic Tesla color choices on Wednesday to help boost production ahead of what he called Tesla's "most amazing quarter" in history. Obsidian Black and Metallic Silver are being taken off the menu, he tweeted. But he said you could still get them if you pay extra.

You get seven color choices when you buy a Tesla – but Elon Musk is ditching two on Wednesday to simplify manufacturing.
The Obsidian Black Metallic and
But if you're willing to pay more you can still get them, Musk said in a tweet.
This streamlining could be because Musk told employees on Friday that Tesla's about to have the most amazing quarter in history.
Tesla said it manufactured 2,020 Model 3 vehicles in the last week of its first quarter after targeting 2,500.

Elon Musk said he is retiring two of seven Tesla color options from his electric car range on Wednesday — Obsidian Black Metallic and Metallic Silver – to help speed up production times.

There will be five remaining options available as of Wednesday – Solid Black, Midnight Silver Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, Pearl-White Multi-Coat, and Red Multi-Coat.

Here's the scrapped Silver Metallic color on a Tesla Model S.

Tesla on Tuesday said it manufactured 2,020 Model 3 vehicles in the last week of its first quarter – but missed its target of 2,500.

Silver Metallic colors as a special request, but Musk said it would be at a higher price.

Moving 2 of 7 Tesla colors ... @ Elon Musk

We occasionally adjust pricing and available options to best reflect the value of our products and to streamline our manufacturing operations."

"The adjustments made today are the latest example of that. Model 3 Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive is now a $6,000 option, and beginningwe will be removing two paint options."