Tesla's chief technical officer, JB Straubel, has revealed the next few steps of Tesla's world-domination plans. Most notably, the Tesla Model 3—due to go on sale in 2017—will come in two different flavours: sedan (saloon) and crossover. The pricing for both is still expected to be around $35,000 (~£25,000), and they will both get around 200 miles (320km) of range on a battery charge. Tesla currently plans to show off the Model 3 in March 2016, presumably at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Model 3 is Tesla's attempt to capture the mainstream market. $35,000 is still very much on the high end of "mainstream," but it's certainly a lot more affordable than the Model S, which starts at $75,000 (or £55,000 in the UK). Not a whole lot is known about the Model 3, other than it will be smaller than the Model S—and now, we know that it'll come in two versions: a sedan and a crossover. Straubel didn't mention timing, but it is highly likely that the sedan will come first, with the crossover utility vehicle (CUV) following some time after.
More immediately, however, Tesla is scheduled to start delivering the Model X CUV in the next few months (September 2015 is the current target). The Model X is based on the full-size sedan Model S platform, with the same 70kWh and 85kWh battery options; and indeed, the Model X also looks a taller, roomier Model S. Oh, except that it has frickin' gullwing doors. Pricing hasn't been announced for the Model X, but we expect it'll be at least as much as the Model S.
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