No more $35K Model 3?

[whitex]

Has it gone the way of other Tesla promises? Step one, cleanse the website. Step 2, claim it's not being promised to anyone. Step 3, claim "boring!" to anyone bringing up such old topic.

https://electrek.co/2019/02/18/tesla-standard-model-3-battery-website-fans-panic/amp/

 

[commasign]

Tesla changes the website for many reasons. Just because it was removed doesn't mean it's not coming.

 

[SammichLover]

Old enough to remember the same click-bait panic stories last spring when Tesla did a re-org on their website, only to turn out to be much adieu about nothing.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

If people are smart, they’ll cancel their reservations
Wait for a used mid-range

 

[Lunares]

Or you know they are about ready to launch it and dont want to eat any MR sales if they updated it to say "coming in 1 month"

The problem is that ready to launch within 2 months and never launching, both cases it would be removed from the website like that.

 

[commasign]

Or you know they are about ready to launch it and dont want to eat any MR sales if they updated it to say "coming in 1 month"

The problem is that ready to launch within 2 months and never launching, both cases it would be removed from the website like that.

Exactly. Same reason there will be zero notice before refreshed Model S and X are announced.

 

[TheGrimSweeper]

It's probably for the best they keep it off there until they actually have it. Musk mentioned its a high priority on the Q4 call and expects it middle of this year.

 

[whitex]

Old enough to remember the same click-bait panic stories last spring when Tesla did a re-org on their website, only to turn out to be much adieu about nothing.

I'm old enough to remember other things which got removed from Tesla website (even after selling it to people) - blindspot warning for AP1, meet you at the curb summon AP1, 691hp P85D, Software Development Kit to write apps for Tesla cars, Full Self Driving for AP2 cars, etc. I know, I know, all of those are coming sooner than anyone thinks, they just reorged their website and forgot to keep those on there.

 

[whitex]

It's probably for the best they keep it off there until they actually have it. Musk mentioned its a high priority on the Q4 call and expects it middle of this year.

Yea, but nowhere did he say it will be $35K before rebates and savings. A likely scenario will be MR going back to $45K, SR starting at $40K.

 

[Barklikeadog]

Please note that the $35,000 Model 3 is dependent upon extensive software validation and regulatory approval, which may vary widely by jurisdiction.

 

[commasign]

meet you at the curb summon AP1

That's actually available now as long as it's a straight shot from your garage to your front door.

 

[tashtibet]

why every media says Elon Musk promised to bring/sell $35K base model 3? I don't see/think he made any promise on model 3.

 

[ucmndd]

There will not be a $35k Model 3 in 2019. No chance.

Maybe never.

 

[seattlite2004]

Tesla should just flat out say that indeed there will be no 35K model 3 so the rest of the reservation holders can make a decision and move on with or without a Tesla. Who knows...there might be a bunch of demand for the MR after they make that annoucement.

 

[Dutchie]

There will not be a $35k Model 3 in 2019. No chance.

Maybe never.

Source??

 

[MXWing]

If I was that hard up for a Model 3 I would have just saved more, made a bigger down payment and enjoy my 3MR.

It’s within single digit striking range percentage wise for a 3SR with no tax credit vs an MR now.

 

[Mo City]

Chill folks. A 35K version is coming late this year.

 

[commasign]

"Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy."

A $35k before incentives Model 3 is critical to the mission. Therefore, it is still coming.

 

[MXWing]

"Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy."

A $35k before incentives Model 3 is critical to the mission. Therefore, it is still coming.

Not before federal incentives diminish to 1875 at best.

It’s 3151 more for the MR right now. At some point it’s worth it to not be a hold out anymore and enjoy the car.

 

[commasign]

Not before federal incentives diminish to 1875 at best.

It’s 3151 more for the MR right now. At some point it’s worth it to not be a hold out anymore and enjoy the car.

Agreed. It’s a psychological barrier. I know people who are waiting for the $35k car even knowing that the current midrange car cost of ownership is already at or below $35k. They just don’t believe it or don’t want to think about things like gas savings and tax credits.