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Project Highland (Investor impact etc.)
- Thread starter Buckminster
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All the hysteria over stalks being removed is over blown. I bet they are still there. Its one thing to experiment on a niche cars, S and X. Another to risk billions of dollars in lost sales and back lash on the 3 and Y mainstream cars.
Olle
Active Member
Is it too obvious to prospective MY buyers that Y would eventually get the same interior and interior treatment as the M3 gets? -> some would hold off with their Y purchases?
If the answer is yes, that would be one reason why all Highland visual changes need to carry over to the Y not too long after 3.
The other reason is parts commonality. Tesla was very intentional with 3/Y commonality and made a big deal of them sharing 76% of parts at the launch. These are some of the 3 and Y currently shared components, impacted by Highland:
The time required for fully ramping up production of the Highland parts is probably the reason to start with 3, with its lower volume. But to assume non parts commonality for any length of time seems wrong. That's why I bet the Y will follow suit very soon after 3. Probably a massive demand booster when it happens.
If the answer is yes, that would be one reason why all Highland visual changes need to carry over to the Y not too long after 3.
The other reason is parts commonality. Tesla was very intentional with 3/Y commonality and made a big deal of them sharing 76% of parts at the launch. These are some of the 3 and Y currently shared components, impacted by Highland:
- Interior
- Seats
- Dashboard
- Console
- Steering wheel
- Exterior
- Headlights
- Taillights
The time required for fully ramping up production of the Highland parts is probably the reason to start with 3, with its lower volume. But to assume non parts commonality for any length of time seems wrong. That's why I bet the Y will follow suit very soon after 3. Probably a massive demand booster when it happens.
Another example where Tesla could choose to bring 3 and Y further upmarket ahead of gen 3. MY is already the top spec car in UK for instance.
Introducing noise cancellation would be zero cost pretty much and give great benefit. Actually makes sense to carry across to gen 3 given that they will be used as robotaxis mostly.
I have previously suggested air suspension and air con seats as options that raise 3 and Y further.
Introducing noise cancellation would be zero cost pretty much and give great benefit. Actually makes sense to carry across to gen 3 given that they will be used as robotaxis mostly.
I have previously suggested air suspension and air con seats as options that raise 3 and Y further.
Olle
Active Member
Better yet. Noise cancellation might be a negative cost due to removal of sound deadening materials. Then there are the compounding effects of reduced mass. Every gram shedded lowers the requirements on suspension, wheels, brakes, battery and drivetrain, which in turn allows all those parts to be lighter/cheaper too.
I doubt they will remove much if any of the sound deadening materials in the flagship S or X. The ANC is a nice addition, but many ppl don’t like it and it doesn’t work for any of the bump thump type of sounds or frequencies.
Olle
Active Member
ToTheStars
Member
Original text:
I wonder if the HW3 stock is running out soon and if it means Highland will be there soon.
I'm not convinced on this. Update could be two years away. It is a lot of design work and Tesla have other vehicles to design. Biggest component of Highland is bringing M3 upt o MY std with two gigacastings and structural battery.
Elon is rumoured to travel to China tomorrow - apparently the first time in 3 years.
Highland test prod rumoured to start the following day (1st June).
True, coincidence or both false?
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Highland test prod rumoured to start the following day (1st June).
True, coincidence or both false?
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What about Fremont? They would need to co-ordinate the production start. Otherwise, Fremont M3 will be Osborned to hell & back.
