Feast Your Eyes On The First Production Tesla Model 3
Here it is: the very first production Model 3. Serial number 1 had its final checks at the weekend, with CEO Elon Musk tweeting a couple of pictures of the car outside Tesla’s factory in Freemont, California. It’s also been caught on video, giving us an even closer look.
Musk said last week that production would grow “exponentially,” with the first 30 cars handed over to owners in July, 100 cars built in August, and 1500 produced in September.
By December, Tesla intends to be making 20,000 cars a month. But even if the firm stays on target, it’s going to take a while to clear the backlog: 500,000 people have put down a deposit for the car.
The Model 3 will do 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds, and have a single digital display as opposed to the pair you’ll find on the Model S. The range will be 215 miles, and Model 3 owners will have to pay for supercharger access. There are also less customisation options available than on the Model S and X, with the aim of minimising delays and clearing the order queue a little quicker.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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If I’m honest, it looks really really dull.
Mate its electric
I’d rather have dull electric car than one that looks like an autistic sci-fi spacecraft.
Omg, better turn my sound up! Oh wait…
bill wurtz sound
Seinfeld outro plays
Can we, for the love of god, please leave out the lame shocking puns for once this time?
I second this motion
Shocking!
When you wanted Model S but can’t afford one so you buy Model 3.
Before boo-ing it for bad look or low mileage, we gotta remember it’s their first attempt to make massive version from relatively “new” company. Better mileage & better look will come step-wise. Job well done TESLA :)
Agreed
Petrol cars exsist for a little more than 100 years. Electric exsist for a little more than 10.
I agree
I only just realised what the grille-free nose reminds me of:
S T U P I D
No grill, no thrill.
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Took em just 3 models to get the car right. My condolences to all the paying beta testers.