Tesla Model 3 Trial Prod. Begins in Shanghai – Electric Cars New Era
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Tesla Inc is nearing the final stages of starting trial production of its redesigned Model 3 sedan in Shanghai, a new electric car that Elon Musk is betting on to be more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. Compete with Chinese car brands.
The facelifted Model 3, Tesla’s first mass-market electric car, aimed at boosting the company’s profitability, is longer, sportier and more attractive than previous versions, people familiar with the matter said. The interior is sleeker.
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According to reports, the first phase of the production line at Tesla’s Shanghai plant will be shut down for a few days at the end of this month for rectification in preparation for the trial production of new cars.
Since early May, some employees at the Shanghai factory have been asked to put their mobile phones in special lockers outside the production line to avoid leaking new car information.
Insiders involved in the project said the facelift is aimed at reducing production costs, and the exterior and powertrain have also been tweaked.
According to previous reports, real car pictures of the new Tesla Model 3 have appeared on the Internet. Gone are some of the signature lines, replaced by more rounded curves.
According to the official website of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the battery life of the 2023 Model 3 is basically the same as that of the 2022 model. This model is mainly divided into three versions in the United States:
Standard Range Rear Drive (RWD) 18-inch wheels 438 kilometers, 19-inch wheels 430 kilometers;
All-wheel-drive extended range (AWD) 576 kilometers on 18-inch wheels, 537 kilometers on 19-inch wheels;
The high-performance version comes standard with 20-inch wheels and has a battery life of 507 kilometers.
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