Model 3 (Numeral)

[Pwdr Extreme]

I wonder if it's because the 3 bars match the E in the Tesla logo, possibly leading people to feel it's a Model E instead of Model 3, and as such pissing Ford off and they raised another stink about it behind the scenes.

Personally, I think the whole "Ford throwing a fit about the Model E" is absurd and childish anyway. Ford hasn't used any designations similar to that in a 100 years, and I seriously doubt they ever would. It was merely a way "rain on Tesla's parade".

 

[e46jb]

Yeah, but with Ford blocking the use of E, that ruined the creative naming convention created by Tesla.

S E X Y

Model S, Model X (already known), upcoming model E/3 and the soon to be announced Model Y

 

[TewyerShow]

I don't personally like the change but I am pretty sure it is more to do with the ability to patent the E. It would be really strange to think that it has to do with search hits. If you search for model 3 or e you will still get hits for Tesla.

But now they may have to worry about BMW coming after them as their best seller is the 3 Series and the performance version is the M3.

 

[JSBulmer]

Alternate theory could be to avoid the confusion that occurs when looking at the hamburger button used on
various websites.

 

[ohmman]

mod note: threads merged. Confusion may result due to intermingling of messages.

 

[Pando]

So now it's a Tesla Model "Formerly Known as Three Bars"

But seriously, as much as I like the stylized "3" from a design standpoint, it's confusing to the masses since it looks identical to the "E" in the Tesla logo itself.

 

[iwannam3]

Ford has a current series of vans like the E-350. Similar to the F-xxx pickups. But you don't refer to them as a "Model F-150 pickup". I think the E came from the Econoline name.
Ford E-Series - Wikipedia[/QUOTE]

 

[flamingoezz]

the new video in tesla stores now has the old logo...i wouldn't be so sure they are entirely phasing it out

 

[ccharleb]

the new video in tesla stores now has the old logo...i wouldn't be so sure they are entirely phasing it out

I have just read that the new video is an old one...

 

[PaulJB]

I have just read that the new video is an old one...

I saw the video at the Kansas City store just before the new year. Its been around for a bit, I guess no one reported it until now.

 

[Mishakim]

Ford has a current series of vans like the E-350. Similar to the F-xxx pickups. But you don't refer to them as a "Model F-150 pickup". I think the E came from the Econoline name.
Ford E-Series - Wikipedia

[/QUOTE]
I was going to reply that they don't make the E-series anymore, but apparently you can still get a E-series cab on a bare chassis. The complete Econoline van is no longer on the market, though. Of course, Ford also likes to bring back old names years later, but E-Series doesn't have the same cachet as Fairlane and Galaxy

 

[James Anders]

It makes sense. Imagine all the places that the name of the car appears. On your registration or any written communications. The 3 bars were too cutesy and trying too hard to be clever.

 

[Red Sage]

Brahmi Numerals (India)

I'm certain this predates the 'hamburger' icon by at least a few centuries.

 

[e46jb]

Brahmi Numerals (India)

I'm certain this predates the 'hamburger' icon by at least a few centuries.

Yes, that is true, but how does an average person (non-tech, non-forum member, etc) type or query such a thing? Or do they just call it the Model with three lines? You would be surprised how many people in Canada and the US have never even seen or heard of Tesla.

There is a reason why a large number of manufacturers have moved away from physical names for their models and moved to an alpha-numeric identification system for its models. Also, with Tesla being a global company, it eliminates the need to have different names in different markets. Prime example is Toyota - same car, many different names globally (Corolla, Auris, Axio, Altis, etc)

 

[Red Sage]

James Brown, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Jack Bauer... What's in a name? The ability to be instantly recognized.

Oh, I understand why Acura decided to follow Infiniti and Lexus in adopting the alphanumeric soup means of naming their vehicles that was made a standard by European 'luxury' marques. It was to put the brand at the forefront, over the specific vehicles. I still think it was a mistake.

Because in the segment Acura alone had established names for their vehicles: LEGEND, INTEGRA, and VIGOR were all STRONG representatives of the brand. But TSX/TLX, RSX, and RL/RLX don't command the same attention, and sales have lagged accordingly. Even the NSX has lost its identity, after years of being left on a shelf to gather dust, only to return as an oversized, overweight, overpriced farce of itself.

Model 3 will be OK. Tesla doesn't have to be 'average' to find buyers. And neither will Model ≡.

 

[nd4spd569]

I see a future in replacement logos with ☰ instead of 3

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[JoaoD]

Everyone talking about Model ☰ was already calling it Model 3. So I don't see the problem of having Model 3 in the website and the badge be ☰

 

[S3XY]

Everyone talking about Model ☰ was already calling it Model 3. So I don't see the problem of having Model 3 in the website and the badge be ☰

I agree. Using the number 3 on the website will get the newbies to know it by that name and when their car has Model ≡ on it they will know to call it a Model 3.

 

[Matt125]

I agree. Using the number 3 on the website will get the newbies to know it by that name and when their car has Model ≡ on it they will know to call it a Model 3.

I hope the 3 will be on mine. I didn't mind the three lines, but now that it has changed I prefer the numeral.

 

[Model 3]

I didn't mind the three lines, but now that it has changed I prefer the numeral.

Nothing has changed yet except an header on the website. The name still is - and has always been - "Model 3". The three lines has always been a stylish way to to write "3", and I do still expect it to be like that on the rear of the car.