Tesla Model 3 Spotted in Fremont Factory ?

[HTSS_TR]

There are few clay models of Model 3 captured in a recent episode of 60 Minutes.

All clay models look like 3-dr or 5-dr hatchback design. All clay models look much shorter than Model S.

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/08/05/tesla-model-3-potentially-spotted-in-new-video/

 

[Pesca]

Anyone knows how much time does it take for a general manufacturer to move from clay model to production?

 

[HTSS_TR]

Usually about 2-3 years.

Tesla plans to have a test mule sometime in 2016 and starts production in 2017.

For as little as can be seen it does look like conventional 5-dr hatchback(a little tall), not as ugly as BMW I-3.

 

[whip]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
not as ugly as BMW I-3.

I can assure you that nothing as ugly as the i3 will ever come out of a Tesla design studio.

 

[Pesca]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Usually about 2-3 years.

Tesla plans to have a test mule sometime in 2016 and starts production in 2017.

For as little as can be seen it does look like conventional 5-dr hatchback(a little tall), not as ugly as BMW I-3.


OK thanks.

Should look like a 3/4 of a Model S... I hope

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: Pesca
Should look like a 3/4 of a Model S... I hope

I don't think so. I think it will be a hatchback for utility. Model S is a luxury sedan so its styling is to compete with MB S-class and BMW 7-series.