Friday 1 April 2016

Tesla Model 3 event (video) – update 2


● rear wheel drive standard
● optional Dual motors for 4 wheel drive

● Tesla signature strong acceleration – base model 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds – “We don't make slow cars.”

● EPA rating at least 215 miles in the smaller of 2 battery packs
● 15" information screen in landscape orientation
● Autopilot hardware in all cars
● Autopilot safety features in all cars
● “Seats 5 adults comfortably.”
● Frunk

● “More interior room than any internal combustion car of the same external dimensions.”

● Supercharger access standard
● fixed glass, openable glass, & metal roof options
● predominantly steel construction, some aluminium
● common parts with Model S – “Almost none.”

“These are minimum numbers, we hope to exceed them.”

Short version (3:20)


Tesla's own coverage (22:43)


Update 11 April 2017 – Unfortunately, the informative discussion between the driver & passengers in the video originally below was replaced with music. Check this:



Notice the oval steering wheel & lack of instruments in front of the driver in the demonstration vehicle. Hopefully, there will be something more ergonomic in production.

Update 11 April 2017 – it’s become obvious that there won't be an instrument cluster in front of the driver. With the benefit of hindsight, the engineer driving in the video above, was pushing the advantages of the centre screen hard. Notice too, the speed display in the top corner of the centre display places it conveniently for the driver.

All of which leaves only one question: Why haven't you paid your deposit yet?
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