Spy images of what appears to be a smaller Tesla model have emerged, courtesy of Korean site Autospy which has published photos of what appears to be the American EV maker’s forthcoming smallest model yet.
According to Car Expert, this would be around the size of a Mazda CX-30 that measures 4,395 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, 1,540 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,655 mm. Currently, the cheapest Tesla on sale in Australia in the Model 3 RWD, which starts at AUD$64,300 (RM195,066) before on-road costs in the country.
That being said, the resemblance to the CX-30 could be more than just in its size, and could also turn out to be the Mazda crossover with lights from Tesla. Note that the substantial height of the plastic wheel arch cladding, as well as the rear bumper reflectors and exhaust pipe cutouts which appear all but identical to those on the CX-30.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously announced in October 2022 that the EV maker is working on a next-generation platform that would be half the price of the Model 3 and Model Y, and a model that is set to be priced in the region of US$25,000 (RM111,025) is expected to make its debut in 2023, this year.
The idea of a more affordable Tesla model was put forth by Musk as early as 2018, at which time the CEO said the company could produce in three years from that time, or 2021. When June 2021 rolled around, Musk said that the new model, which will be a hatchback, is planned for a 2023 debut.
One way that Tesla could manage costs with the new model is with its tabless 4680 battery cell design, which the company revealed at its Battery Day event in September 2020.
At the time, the battery cell design was said to offer five times the energy density and six times the power to yield 16% greater battery range. Last December, Tesla said it had reached a weekly output of 868,000 cells, or enough to supply 1,000 vehicles, Car Expert wrote.
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Rm110k is entry level for whom? The newly rich?
Entry level for Americano T20, not Malaysian T20
For sure not for you.
The def of rich is in question here. I agree with sick not all T20 are rich. They hv other commitment too. Review needed?
It’s an “entry-level EV”. Let’s get that clear. EVs are still just breaking through. It is yet to be mainstream and still expensive. It is NOT an entry-level car. It’s for people who can invest in the expensive tech but looking for a less risky (cheaper) option.
rm110k in china, while come to Malaysia become RM440k include all AP and tax and 3rd parties’ pocket and etc…
Early adopters price should be all covered up already… now just price it right lah…
meanwhile, coming here RM500,000.00, u can get cheaper for a recon Tesla @ RM300,000.00
It do looks as ugly as CX-30 with the thick bottom pampers.
Maybe this is the so called affordable ev that the gov is talking about?
is not tesla, china news already reported. is updated CX-30
no thanks… baik beli BYD
apa kebenda la tukar kerajaan yg janji keta murah pun sama jugak. semua kerajaan mmg fakap ke apa. poyo
i sense a mazda tesla JV