A couple years ago I considered the possibility for the Model 3 to be the eventual "$25k vehicle" at a very high volume. It was shot down, and might be again. But given the introduction of the castings and structural packs, and Tesla's drive for affordability, why not change as little as possible and keep driving down the costs through volume? The Next Gen Factory Process might come out with something new still, but how new does it need to be if the structure is all in castings on a Model 3, possibly this year? In the new process, a quarter Panel could still be attached prior to final assy, so it could be made in sections still, I think. What else would need to change as far as design in order to follow the next gen flow?
And if not the same car, maybe the Model 3 becomes the stepping stone needed to co-supply the frame sections of the next Gen with commonality in the castings and then some.
And if not the same car, maybe the Model 3 becomes the stepping stone needed to co-supply the frame sections of the next Gen with commonality in the castings and then some.
I think I needed coffee! Obviously can’t read, 1.5M in 3 years still seems ambitious seeing what they’ve managed so far and what others have done in 3 years.
just one?
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