Because Tesla builds every car to order for individual customers, that opens the opportunity for greater customization than would be possible for other car manufacturers, who are stuck with their franchised dealers (who want to minimize the variants in their unsold inventories). I noticed the Model 3 photos show the nose as a separate body part. It would be straightforward to offer two distinct (but interchangeable) noses as no-cost options.
Tesla says it will offer three roof options, single-motor and dual-motor options, probably a couple of battery size options, etc. No reason there couldn’t be a couple of nose options, selected during the configuration process—flat or round. No misgivings.
Everyone would be happy with the look of their individual car. Potential customers who might not buy because they disliked the nose would now be enthusiastic.
This could also work for the lift-back vs. trunk choice. No compromise necessary. People who need back-seat headroom for tall people could opt for the trunk. People who just put kids or dogs, etc. in the back seat, and who want good access in the back for strollers, bicycles, or other big stuff can opt for the lift-back. Engineering the roof for two different structural cross-beam positions should be straightforward, and not difficult to build on an automated assembly line.
The fact that there is such a great demand for the Model 3, and Tesla will be producing huge numbers of them, will make these options economically feasible. And would make demand even greater.
Tesla says it will offer three roof options, single-motor and dual-motor options, probably a couple of battery size options, etc. No reason there couldn’t be a couple of nose options, selected during the configuration process—flat or round. No misgivings.
Everyone would be happy with the look of their individual car. Potential customers who might not buy because they disliked the nose would now be enthusiastic.
This could also work for the lift-back vs. trunk choice. No compromise necessary. People who need back-seat headroom for tall people could opt for the trunk. People who just put kids or dogs, etc. in the back seat, and who want good access in the back for strollers, bicycles, or other big stuff can opt for the lift-back. Engineering the roof for two different structural cross-beam positions should be straightforward, and not difficult to build on an automated assembly line.
The fact that there is such a great demand for the Model 3, and Tesla will be producing huge numbers of them, will make these options economically feasible. And would make demand even greater.
