Tesla Model 3 Won't Get a Large Capacity Battery
Tesla Model 3 shoppers won’t have a 100-kWh battery option.
It seems like most of Tesla’s announcements come in the form of a tweet from CEO Elon Musk, who recently confirmed there won’t be a Tesla Model 3 100D or P100D in the lineup. One potential Tesla customer asked Musk that if he purchased a P100D if it would later be upgradable to P110D, to which Musk responded that there are currently no plans to take the X, S (or 3) above 100 kWh.
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Of course, his answer caused people to speculate if Musk just teased or hinted that a Model 3 with a 100-kWh battery was in the works. But Musk confirmed the Model 3’s wheelbase can’t accommodate a 100-kWh battery.
But since the Model 3 will be smaller, lighter and likely more aerodynamic, chances are it won’t need a 100-kWh battery to have sufficient range for the everyday commuter. Unfortunately, Musk didn’t confirm just how big of a battery the Model 3 will be receiving, but we expect more details this year before the entry-level sedan heads to production.
@jovanik21 @Veidit No, will be lower. Wheelbase can’t fit 100.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 7, 2017
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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