There has been talk for a long time about the possibility of Tesla developing a more affordable electric car than its current proposals. Dubbed Model 2 by the community, this would have a base price of $25,000.
Apparently, this vehicle really exists, but it won't reach the market anytime soon. Thesis shared by Sawyer Merritt, on Twitter, based on information shared internally by Elon Musk.
In a meeting with his collaborators, Musk reported that the production of this entry-level model will only start in 2023. It is important to remember that initial rumors pointed out that this vehicle would be launched as early as 2022.
At the same meeting, Elon Musk refutes the rumors calling this new car Model 2. For now, Tesla's top manager refers to it only as a "$25,000 vehicle."
This is a strong indicator that there is still a lot to work in developing this new car. The most important thing will be your commitments to be able to market them for such a small amount.
Will a new vehicle be able to arrive without steering wheel
and pedals?
The inclusion of the most common accessories in a car is
questioned after this meeting between Elon Musk and his collaborators. That's
because the CEO asked them if they want this vehicle to be launched with
steering wheel and pedals.
As far-fetched as this theory may seem, I remind you that
Tesla is working on a fully autonomous driving technology. It will be the great
evolution of the autopilot already constant in their cars, dispensing with the
human driver and delivering all tasks to the computer.
However, it seems hardly credible that such technology will be launched in what is expected to be Tesla's cheapest car ever. Autonomous driving will be too expensive a technology to integrate a vehicle that wants to be affordable.
In short, this news attests to the development of a Tesla
vehicle for just $25,000, but it leaves many questions open. Over the next
scarce months, we hope to have more news about this electric car that will
enlighten us on what it has to offer.
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