In fact, the chart shows that the Tesla Model S is slower than the Model S 5. So why is Tesla doing this? Waiting times for the Tesla Model 3 are already at one year, and if Tesla can divert customers to another model, the backlog could be reduced. The charts released last week therefore can be used to educate and hopefully upsell prospective Model 3 buyers to the Model S.

The Tesla Model 3 has been in the pipeline for ages, and it was only last year we saw our first glimpse of the new EV. So what do we know about what Elon Musk is calling the Model T of electric cars?

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Image 2 of Tesla already has locations worldwide — including one in London — but that should double by next year. And because the Model 3 comes with all the sensors and lasers you need for Autopilot as standard, you can always get the matching software at a later date.

The Model 3 has nice swooping lines, an almost entirely glass roof, and no grille openings — a notoriously draggy feature.

Personally, I think the end result looks great. When you combine those structural safety systems with the semi-autonomous, preventative measures, the Tesla Model 3 might be one of the safest cars on the road. Who saw that coming? Image 11 of The most obvious selling point of the Tesla Model 3 is also its most important. The fact Tesla has been able to get anywhere near that price range with such cutting-edge technology — inside and out — is amazing.

And with all due respect to Ford, which car would you rather have? The reason for the acceleration is simple: According to Reuters, Tesla was in talks with Samsung to supply batteries for the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery, but that now appears to be wrong.

News articles claiming otherwise are incorrect. Would like to clarify that Tesla is working exclusively with Panasonic for Model 3 cells. Tesla probably makes more profit on the Model S than the Model 3, but Tesla main aim is to reduce the staggering demand for the Model 3, and move people towards a car that might be a better fit. After all, a lot prospective Tesla Model 3 owners have probably pre-ordered the car due to the buzz and excitement, without really considering the slightly more expensive Model S.

As for the price?

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