Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Start Sooner Than Expected
The first 30 customer Model 3 sedans will be delivered on July 28, 2017.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the Model 3 has passed all regulatory requirements for production two weeks ahead of schedule, and the company is expecting the first unit to be completed on Friday. The American automaker is hosting a handover party on July 28 to give the keys to the first 30 owners, and then production will grow exponentially, as Tesla looks to start chipping away at its long pre-order list.
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Musk estimates 100 units will be produced in August, while September will see over 1,500 Model 3s rolling off the assembly line. It may sound optimistic, but Musk says the company will reach 20,000 Model 3 units per month in December.
To help ramp up production, the first customers will only get to select the exterior color and wheels for their Model 3.
Model 3 passed all regulatory requirements for production two weeks ahead of schedule. Expecting to complete SN1 on Friday
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 3, 2017
Looks like we can reach 20,000 Model 3 cars per month in Dec
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 3, 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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