Elon Musk tweeted late on Sunday night about the Tesla Model 3.
In the first tweet, he mentioned that the upcoming Tesla Model 3 had passed all regulative requirements two weeks ahead of schedule and that the first (SN1) Model 3 would be finished by this Friday. Previously this year it was reported that production of the Model 3 would start in July regardless of Tesla’s first-quarter losses, and apparently the automaker managed to hit its objective.
Model 3 passed all regulatory requirements for production two weeks ahead of schedule. Expecting to complete SN1 on Friday
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 3, 2017
In his second tweet, Elon Musk revealed a handover party for the first 30 Model 3 owners on July 28. He then discussed that Model 3 production would reach 100 units next month and more than 1,500 by September.
Handover party for first 30 customer Model 3's on the 28th! Production grows exponentially, so Aug should be 100 cars and Sept above 1500.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 3, 2017
His third tweet, just specified that Tesla Model 3 production will reach 20,000 units monthly in December. This indicates Musk isn’t really expecting the same production delays that afflicted the Model X.
Looks like we can reach 20,000 Model 3 cars per month in Dec
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 3, 2017
The Model 3 is expected to have an approximated driving range of over 215 miles and ought to have the ability to reach 60 mph in about 5.6 seconds. Costs will start at around $35,000 prior to government incentives.
The Model 3 will have a 15-inch center touchscreen, somewhat smaller sized than the Model S’ touchscreen. The Model 3 will provide 14 cubic feet in front and rear trunk cargo volume. The Model S got 30 cubic feet. We will discover more about the model in the coming weeks.
In April, it was noted Tesla was valued at $48.2 billion, $3.1 billion higher than Ford, putting Tesla only behind General Motors. The announcement followed Tesla’s report that global deliveries topped 25,000 units, surpassing estimates.
Likewise in April, the automaker provided a teaser image of its electric semi-truck prior to the September reveal.
