Tesla is working on a new mid-range electric car. Nothing concrete about the upcoming smallest model from the American manufacturer is known yet, but now there are initial indications of the planned battery capacity. Tesla is also working on other new electric vehicles.
In his “master plan” for the electric car maker, CEO Elon Musk envisions promoting sustainable forms of energy. In his opinion, the world economy should adapt to them as soon as possible. More information has now been released online, including information on further planning for the model and the planned battery capacity.
Tesla describes the new smaller electric car as a “compact” vehicle, so it won’t be a true small car. The company lists 53 kilowatt-hours (kWh) as the battery capacity. It will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, which offers lower energy density but is cheaper and more durable. This indicates that the new electric car will travel 400 to 500 kilometers on a single charge.
According to a recent report out of China, Tesla has ambitious goals for its new entry-level electric car. Insiders want to know that the model’s release plan involves several million pieces per year. They will be distributed through the plants of the American group in America, China and Germany.
In March, Musk confirmed that Tesla is working on a next-generation, smaller electric car. It will mostly be driven offline. The CEO said there is a “clear path” to delivering a car that costs half as much to produce as the Tesla Model 3 mid-size sedan. In 2020, Musk said he is “confident” Tesla will produce a small, attractive, fully autonomous Electric car worth $25,000 before taxes for approximately three years. According to previous statements, a new platform is being developed for this purpose.
In addition to the compact electric car, Tesla’s master plan includes other models that have not yet been officially announced: a series of delivery vans and passenger carriers and a “bus.” 100 kWh batteries are planned for the first electronic vehicles, and 300 kWh batteries for the e-bus. Considering the expected weight of these models and their transport loads, no distance records should be set.
While the compact Tesla is expected to hit the market by 2025, there is currently no clear information on a specific schedule for the van/van and the bus.