Tesla announces lower-cost sedan

[FiestaST]

"Tesla will begin producing the “lower cost” Model 3 in two years, Elon Musk, the founder of the luxury electric carmaker said on Wednesday.

But production of the car, which at an estimated $35 000 (R470 000) would be half the price of the popular Model S, depends on Musk's group opening its new, multi-billion-dollar Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada by that time, he said."

Any chance we will see these beauties in SA within the next 2yrs? Doubtful IMO

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/tesla-announces-lower-cost-sedan-1.1909914#.Veg2X8RXerU

http://bit.ly/1hWFi1L

 

[Jase]

low cost my left butt cheek ... compared to what?

 

[Sinbad]

low cost my left butt cheek ... compared to what?

Compared to other vehicles Tesla sells.

THis is their business model. They started with premium models, and used the profits from those to subsidise R&D and manufacturing for cheaper cars.
The next generation should be even cheaper.

 

[Jase]

Compared to other vehicles Tesla sells.

THis is their business model. They started with premium models, and used the profits from those to subsidise R&D and manufacturing for cheaper cars.
The next generation should be even cheaper.

True, I misread that. I read LOW cost ... <fiddles around in drawer for specs>

 

[Hemi300c]

Being a "South African" product why should we pay import tax?

 

[HavocXphere]

Being a "South African" product why should we pay import tax?

Lol? They're about as SouthAfrican as a US flag.