Below are some of the stories making the rounds today about this week’s highly-anticipated delivery of the Model 3.
Model 3 Could Cost as Little As a Prius in California After Incentives – “Priced at just $35,000, the Model 3 is far from the cost of the Model S, making it an affordable entry to the EV market for most people. Where the Model 3 really begins to shine is that it becomes even cheaper when one considers the federal and state incentives that are being offered to new buyers— especially Californians.” (The Drive)
Tesla’s Model 3 is Making Electric Vehicles Successful Even Before Its Launch – “Tesla’s long-awaited mass-market electric vehicle, launches Friday to what will no doubt be significant fanfare. The unveiling isn’t only a coming-of-age party for the nascent car manufacturer; it feels like a significant moment in EV history, too.” (Wired)
Here Come the Tesla Model 3s… and a Few Surprises – “On Friday, Tesla will hand over keys to the first 30 customers and begin high-volume production that will determine whether Tesla is worth its $56 billion stock valuation—the biggest for a U.S. carmaker. Here’s what we’ll be watching for at the July 28 launch party, including four wild-card surprises.” (Bloomberg)