Now that I figured out I really can't afford an S, I'm all in for a 3. But there's been no news or info since the Elon tweet about pre orders in March. How about some specs our anything? This is boring.
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Now that I figured out I really can't afford an S, I'm all in for a 3. But there's been no news or info since the Elon tweet about pre orders in March. How about some specs our anything? This is boring.
I suspect all of that is set to be revealed when it's unveiled in March.
Just from anecdotal experience talking to people, the Model 3 has an intense built up demand. It's going to be an agonizing two year wait for those who want one.
Like Jhall118 said, doubt it'll be only two years. I plan to order one asap and am assuming I'll be able to buy two with cash on hand by the time it actually comes out!
I talk to a lot of people about my Model S (Uber driver). They all talk about the unveiling of the Model 3 in March, and how they are just waiting to buy one in 2017, and feel terrible for them. I can't imagine it launching anywhere close to that soon.
Almost every news article I currently read on Tesla has some snarky comment about how expensive these things are, that very few can afford them and so forth. And some of the reader comments are even more brutal. I realize this is all part of Elon's "Secret Plan" but it would be nice to start focusing on an EV that the "average" person can afford.
Model 3 is directly tied to the Gigafactory. Tesla pushed really hard to get the factory started in Nevada last year I order to start cell production by mid 2016. He timing alone tells me they're not fooling around this time. They can't afford to have the Gigafactory producing cells at a reduced capacity while they wait for Model 3 design to be finalized.
Remember, this is supposed to be a cheaper car to produce and less complex. That's the whole point. Unfortunately we've been conditioned by Model X delays to think this is going to happen to Model 3 again. Model X was delayed due to unprecedented demand for Model S at the start of 2013. To they had to back burner the project to focus on Model S production and improvements. Model X was never part of the ultimate plan. Personally I think they showed Model X was too early and should have waited. In any case it's a home run but engineering is all hands on deck to get Model 3 out now. Tesla has a lot more resources more now than they had in 2012
Let's not forget, though, that Tesla is also using the Gigafactory to support its powerpack and powerwall products. If/when the Model 3 slips, they can just divert the battery production to those product lines.This is my sentiment too. There isn't the need for newer whiz-bang, over-the-top flashy features for the Model 3 that are engineering challenges. I think the Gigafactory is key to the Model 3 launch date. I'd wager that teams have been working on the Model 3 for quite some time now since it is the ultimate goal. The Roadster, Model S and Model X were just milestones essential to reaching that goal.
This one is from Sept. 2015Here's a couple of drone views of the gigafactory from April/May 2015:
Tesla Gigafactory In 4k - YouTube
Tesla Gigafactory in 4k--Filmed on April 18th of 2015. - YouTube
Hopefully, Tesla will release another one soon so we can see the progress to date. In addition to pumping out the batteries from here, they also need the production lines. And the demand will be a lot more than for the S or X given its price range. 2017 seems overly optimistic to me but I sure hope to be proven wrong.
Now that I figured out I really can't afford an S, I'm all in for a 3. But there's been no news or info since the Elon tweet about pre orders in March. How about some specs our anything? This is boring.
When I was in the Canadian army we used to say "If you don't hear a rumour by 10:00 make up one."I'm bored, when do we get more info on the 3?
Dear bigbearballs,
Welcome to the forums.
These are the Tesla Motors Club forums! We don't need no sticking official information! What we don't know, we simply make up!
Get with it and start speculating! Believe me, when you dive in and make stuff up it won't be boring. :wink:
Larry
Just from anecdotal experience talking to people, the Model 3 has an intense built up demand. It's going to be an agonizing two year wait for those who want one.
I'd like to see some emphasis on Model 3 as well. Almost every news article I currently read on Tesla has some snarky comment about how expensive these things are, that very few can afford them and so forth. And some of the reader comments are even more brutal. I realize this is all part of Elon's "Secret Plan" but it would be nice to start focusing on an EV that the "average" person can afford.
One exception to lease is Leaf - we can extend the lease month by month for a year, like I'm doing now.I'm counting on initial deliveries in late 2017, and full production in 2018. Demand is going to be off the charts, so I actually recommend that people not have a lease that ends in that timeframe, because they may not be able to jump right to a Model 3. Better IMO to buy a car and keep it in order to have flexibility. I've seen too many people here get screwed waiting and waiting for a Model X.