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Cintoman
Member
A lot more cars getting the full-car wrap treatment. Looks like a Model 3 is too in the last pic, including exposing the driver's door.
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I'd think there are numerous parking lots between Fremont and Reno that would serve the purpose - and the Gigafactory is one area of the country which has constant satellite surveillance:
Compare daily satellite images of Tesla production locations
I just think they aren't cranking out Model 3s as fast as possible for the next two weeks - until they know that they can deliver the finished cars on delivery i.e. after July 1st. - giving two weeks for transit and prep work.
But I will.
With Tesla's (and Panasonic's) years of know-how in batteries and electric power-trains it is _easier_ for Tesla to produce a BEV than it is for a traditional auto manufacturer to produce an ICE, which has one to two orders of magnitude more moving parts (and in general a much larger number of different components).
Admittedly many fail to see this, which is why they remain convinced that Tesla will go bankrupt.
So much more surprising will the disruption be, when the Model 3 ramp reaches a level where that single car threatens to bankrupt the incumbent auto producers.
From then on, Tesla's continued growth will cause the media to _really_ go into 'super messed up' reporting.
Apologies for the wild digression.
Patience. The drugs will come.
dc_h
Active Member
plankeye
That Vegan EV Guy
They aren't starting to build the AWD drive cars until July, so it's not that. I just think they're trying a new wrapping method(not new in the industry) to fix paint damage issues. Those super-wrapped cars might be on the front of the truck, or going a further distance by truck, thus the need for more protection.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
Doubtful. People already have access to the configurator and are ordering cars so switching up something cosmetic that some people may or may not like is recipe for trouble.
My theories are:
1) with the tax credit situation looming, lots of cars will be stock-piled in outdoor locations for some period of time so need a bit extra exterior protection
2) these cars are shipping by rail so need extra protection
3) these cars are destined for overseas as demo or showroom unit
Reddy Kilowatt
Active Member
Just read the inside EV article on the P3 configuration
I’m on small screen so I have a question. The cars with total covers are they the P3’s?
You can get 20” Areo’s so the could be but I can’t zoom in.
I’m on small screen so I have a question. The cars with total covers are they the P3’s?
You can get 20” Areo’s so the could be but I can’t zoom in.
dc_h
Active Member
Performance models for USA showrooms. Hiding spoiler and perhaps performance grill in front. It will be awesome, so no complaints.
My theory. We shall see soon, not soon enough.
My theory. We shall see soon, not soon enough.
I thought it's either 18" Aero or 20" Sport, both are included for Performance as option.
plankeye
That Vegan EV Guy
Again, production of the AWD/Performance version not starting until July. So those are NOT them.
DR61
Member
Saturday, June 2 I observed a truckload of Model 3's heading north on I5 near Willows, CA. Most if not all of them had protective wrap. Didn't have phone handy for a picture, sorry.
Yes, really. Most BEVs have significantly fewer components that traditional internal combustion vehicles. Of course, they still have numerous components and systems, as that video points out.
Reddy Kilowatt
Active Member
phigment
Member
Also, a fully wrapped one was spotted in Toronto on May 25th. Highly doubt it's a perf model.
Many Model 3's parked at the International Centre (Pics)
Garlan Garner
Banned
Production does not mean they aren't building any. It just means that they aren't selling any.
There were quite a few model 3's out there before real production started.
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