Tesla Model 3 Revealed Tonight

Steve Williams · Mar 31, 2016

Starting at $35K an electric car for the masses. This could be the home run Elon Musk has been waiting for

http://www.wired.com/2016/03/sorry-dont-expect-tesla-model-3-cost-30k/

KeithR · Mar 31, 2016

apparently some lines this morning at Tesla stores to pre-order.

question is how long it will inevitably be delayed.

Steve Williams · Mar 31, 2016

Lines are huge in Australia

amirm · Mar 31, 2016

They are relying on their new joint venture battery plant with Panasonic for this model. I can't read that article posted but other sources I read said next year. Delays in that factory coming online will surely push the dates out.

KeithR · Mar 31, 2016

I really want a Model S, but its not conducive to my wheelchair. Bummer.

DonH50 · Mar 31, 2016

One of the guys I work with is in line to get one (as in, physically standing in a line up in Denver, along with his sister). Supposedly "late 2017" for the first in line, but most folk seem to think more like 2018. Prior owners and employees come before new owners. He's figuring late 2018/early 2019 based on not being a previous owner and Tesla's typical production delays. At least they seem to wait until the bugs are worked out before release...

I had not really paid attention but there is some really impressive technology in the S.

YashN · Mar 31, 2016

I've read some people have actually set up tents to sleep in while waiting.

amirm · Mar 31, 2016

The official launch is in 8 hours or so. And they say you can make reservations for the car during that event: https://www.teslamotors.com/

Seems like a better plan than standing in line

. If the reported acceleration of 0-60 of 4.0 seconds is right, they will be able to sell all they can make.

DonH50 · Mar 31, 2016

Actually, per my friend, Tesla "dealers" were able to start signing up in-person at 10 AM this morning. The official roll-out, and Internet sign-up, is tonight. For us, the store is up in Denver (hour or so away), in a mall that won't let people in before 8 am. People were already lining up yesterday even though the mall officially prohibits it (apparently they can't line up at the mall doors but are lurking around the parking lot). They were bringing in extra security to police the lines. His plan was to get up there a little before the mall opened, then wait inside until the store opened. Can't wait to hear what happened when he returns tomorrow.

FrantzM · Mar 31, 2016

amirm said:
The official launch is in 8 hours or so. And they say you can make reservations for the car during that event: https://www.teslamotors.com/

Seems like a better plan than standing in line . If the reported acceleration of 0-60 of 4.0 seconds is right, they will be able to sell all they can make.

I will be one of those who will make a reservation

amirm · Mar 31, 2016

I am jealous.

KeithR · Mar 31, 2016

they've moved up pre-orders to 7:30pst now

Joe Whip · Mar 31, 2016

We have a Tesla delearship up the road in Berwyn. This will be our next car.

Steve Williams · Mar 31, 2016

I just got home from our local mall which has a Tesla store and it was packed. If the price is as stated and the tax credits bring the price down to at or below Volkswagen who wouldn't want to have an all electric for the same price

asiufy · Mar 31, 2016

Just saw that here in SD the Tesla store was packed as well. But the article quoted in the beginning of the article paint a worrying picture... That $7500 tax break might be lower, or non-existant by the time the car is actually delivered...

Steve Williams · Mar 31, 2016

asiufy said:
Just saw that here in SD the Tesla store was packed as well. But the article quoted in the beginning of the article paint a worrying picture... That $7500 tax break might be lower, or non-existant by the time the car is actually delivered...

My son put a deposit on the car and was told that only the first 200,000 get the $7500 tax credit

Steve Williams · Mar 31, 2016

120,000 preorders so far.

In case you haven't seen it

http://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-3-this-is-it-1768284734

Folsom · Mar 31, 2016

The US needs to invest in some serious solar power in deserts. That and I always wonder about the batteries in these things? I heard there's an area of China not doing well since they mine the area for batteries.

I'm not going to be buying one, but I look forward to a true reality of them being better for everyone and not just the owners; whenever we can go positive on our expenditure.

KeithR · Mar 31, 2016

Steve Williams said:
My son put a deposit on the car and was told that only the first 200,000 get the $7500 tax credit

The 200k limit is on all Tesla's since inception.

Steve Williams · Apr 1, 2016

KeithR said:
The 200k limit is on all Tesla's since inception.

Thanks. I didn't know that.

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