Tesla, aiming to increase its annual vehicle production capacity to 4 million, has accelerated its efforts for its new affordable model. The Tesla Model 2, whose some technical specifications were revealed in recent months, has been spotted before its official unveiling. Here are the details…
Tesla Model 2 with leaked technical specifications spotted at Giga Berlin
Tesla has begun working on a new, more affordable model that can compete with models like the MG 4 and the upcoming Volkswagen ID.2. The company shared some technical details about the Tesla Model 2 at an investor event in March 2023.
Elon Musk had mentioned that the new model would be much cheaper than the Model 3 and Model Y. Musk stated that the Tesla Model 2 would be offered to users at a more affordable price thanks to new production techniques.
As of 2022, the Model 2 project has been put on hold. Elon Musk stated that they have a lot of work to do and are not actively working on a $25,000 car. There are rumors that the Model 2 is currently under development at the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory in China.
During Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call in 2022, Musk briefly mentioned a “smaller” platform that could be produced at a much lower cost. It is speculated that this platform will be used in affordable and smaller cars like the Model 2.
FSD is seen as an important sales strategy for Tesla, so it is stated that the Model 2 will have autonomous driving capabilities. According to leaked information, Tesla will also use the Model 2 as a robotaxi.
According to reports in China, Tesla will use BYD’s Blade batteries, a new technology designed to address concerns about battery fires, in the Model 2. Regardless of the battery type, the Model 2 is expected to have a minimum range of at least 400 km.
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