1. an all-aluminum body,
Model 3 body panels are expected to be aluminum as well. The frame is expected to be steel.
2. smart air suspension,
This will be available before the Model 3 P75D starts production.
3. 21" wheels,
This is a misleading statement. If we believe that then the Model S is less premium than the Model X because the Model X has 22" wheels but the Model S doesn't. The correct way to phrase it would be "larger wheel upgrade". This will be available in the Model 3 as well.
4. HEPA filtration system,
Eventually, this will be available in the Model 3 as well. This is needed in China.
5. auto-presenting handles,
Not worth ~$29,000 difference
6. 0-60mph/100kph in 2,3 seconds,
This is a misleading statement.
The Model 3 75 is expected to have better performance than Model S or X 75.
The Model 3 75D is expected to have better performance than Model S or X 75D.
7. longer range,
Totally the opposite.
The Model 3 75 will have more range than Model S or X 75.
The Model 3 75D will have more range than Model S or X 75D.
8. 2 displays,
Not worth ~$29,000 difference
9. 1500+ configurations?
Marketing mambo jumbo
10. Not to mention more passenger space
Most people don't need this.
11. double the cargo space...
This is the only advantage worth mentioning but fades out when you think about all the advantages Model 3 has.
Here is my take on Model 3 vs Model S:
1. Model 3 75D is expected to have 300 miles EPA rated range versus 259 in the Model S 75D.
2. Model 3 will cost ~16% less to charge because it will be ~16% more efficient than the Model S.
3. Model 3 75/75D supercharge sessions will take 16% less time than Model S 75/75D because the Model 3 is ~16% more efficient and needs less charge to drive the same distance.
4. Model 3 75/75D will have 16% slower battery degradation than Model S 75/75D because the same mileage equals to fewer charge cycles. For example, 10,000 miles in a car with 300 miles range equals to 10,000/300= 33.3 charge cycles. However, 10,000 miles in a car with 259 miles range equals to 10,000/259= 38.6 charge cycles.
5. Model 3 75/75D is expected to have better performance than the Model S 75/75D.
6. Model 3 has the newer 2170 cells with improved chemistry while the Model S/X will continue with the old 18650 cells for the foreseeable future. Therefore buying a Model S/X is less attractive because when S/X switch to 2170 cells as well, the current S/X cars will become the old version. It's likely that people who have Model S/X cars with 18650 cells won't be able to upgrade to 2170 packs.
7. The Model 3 has a lower drag coefficient than the Model S. Therefore at highway speeds, the Model 3 loses less range.
8. The Model 3 75D is expected to start at $49,000 vs Model S 75D that starts at $77,800. The Model 3 is $28,800 cheaper.
9. Elon confirmed
here that the Model 3 production line is more automated. This means it's easier for Tesla to hit better profit margins on the Model 3 than the Model S. Therefore, Tesla's focus will shift from Model S/X to Model 3. They won't care if the 75 kWh Model S sales decline. They will just discontinue it. They have already confirmed discontinuing the Model S 75. I predicted this would happen. See my messages
here and
here.