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Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 prototype
Overview
ManufacturerTesla Motors
Also calledCode name: BlueStar
AssemblyUnited States: Fremont, California (Tesla Factory)
DesignerFranz von Holzhausen
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
Body style5-door sedan
Powertrain
Electric rangeMinimum 215 mi (350 km) range (EPA-rated)

The Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric five-door compact sedan designed and manufactured by Tesla Motors, and was introduced on March 31, 2016. It is planned to begin production and deliveries at the end of 2017.

Overview

The all-electric car will have a range of at least 215 miles (350 km) and will be at least able to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 100 km/h) in less than six seconds, with first deliveries not expected to begin in the U.S. until the late 2017,[1] and full production in 2018.[2] However, according to Elon Musk, full production to fulfill expected demand could take up to 2020.[3] Tesla is aiming for a US$35,000 starting price before any applicable government incentives.[4][2]. According to Elon Musk, more than 250,000 pre-orders have been placed for Tesla Model 3 within 24 hours of its unveiling.

History

The Model 3 (stylized as "☰")[5] was originally called the Model E,[when?] and was codenamed Tesla BlueStar in the original business plan in 2007.[6] The current name, Model 3, was announced on Twitter on July 16, 2014.[7]

The company plans for the Model 3 are part of Tesla's three step strategy to start at high price and move progressively towards lower cost, where the battery and electric drivetrain technology would be developed and paid for through sales of the Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S vehicles.[8][6] Whereas the Roadster used carbon fiber and the Model S and X use aluminum for the body, the Model 3 is made out of a combination of steel and aluminum, steel being the dominant material.[9] Musk has said that Tesla will need to sell 500,000 cars per year (mostly Model 3) to become profitable.[10] According to Tesla's CTO, JB Straubel, in October 2015 most Tesla engineers were working on the 3 rather than S or X.[11][12]

Rear view of the Tesla Model 3 prototype.

In 2013, design chief Franz von Holzhausen stated that the Model 3 will "be an Audi A4, BMW 3-series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class type of vehicle that will offer everything: range, affordability, and performance with a starting price of US$30,000" that is targeted toward the mass-market.[13] While technology from Tesla's Model S will be incorporated into the Model 3,[14] it will be 20% smaller than the Model S[15] and have its own unique design.[16] While the Model S is generally a standard looking car, the third generation vehicle will have a more distinctive style.[17] Since electric cars have very different cooling needs than combustion cars, the Model 3 does not have a front grill.

In September 2015, Tesla announced that the Model 3 would be unveiled in March 2016.[18] In January 2016, Musk stated that the first official pictures of the car will be revealed at the end of March 2016.[19] Delivery would begin in late 2017 first on the US West Coast and then move eastwards.[20] Potential customers were first able to reserve their spot in the queue at Tesla stores or online on March 31 with a refundable deposit of US$1,000.[21] In February 2016, Tesla indicated that the unveiling would be on March 31, 2016.[22]

On the morning of March 31, 2016, tens of thousands of people were reported waiting in lines to place a US$1,000 deposit to reserve a Model 3 for 2017 delivery, even though they had not yet seen the car unveiled.[23] During the Model 3 unveil event, it was revealed that over 115,000 people had reserved the Model 3 in the first 4 hours prior to the unveiling event. [24] As of 1 April 2016, there were 232,000 reservations, more than twice the 107,000 Model S cars Tesla had sold by the end of 2015.[25]

Specifications

The base model will have:

  • $35,000 price (before any government incentives)
  • Minimum 215 mi (350 km) range (EPA-rated)
  • Supercharging capability[26][27]
  • Autopilot hardware and active safety features[28]
  • Rear wheel drive[26][29]
  • Sub-six-second 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) acceleration time[26]
  • Front and rear trunks[26]
  • Single center mounted 15-inch (380 mm) LCD console display in landscape orientation[30]
  • No gauges in front of the driver[31]
  • Rear roof area is one continuous piece of glass[26]

Optional features:

  • Dual motor all-wheel drive[32]
  • Longer-range battery pack[26]
  • Performance versions with shorter 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) acceleration times[26]
  • Autopilot convenience features[33]
  • Metal roof [34]

Markets

In 2017, Tesla plans to make the Model 3 available in several additional countries. India, Brazil, South Africa, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, and Ireland are some of the countries that are included for Model 3 sales.[35]

See also

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References

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  34. ^ After 20 seconds into the video Tesla rep says metal roof will be an option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbDG1_AvN9c?t=20s
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