Tesla has launched a brand new, longest-range mannequin, a variant of the Mannequin 3 with 830 km (515 miles) of vary, however it’s at present deliberate just for the Chinese language market.
Final month, we reported on Tesla submitting with China’s Ministry of Business and Info Know-how (MIIT) for 2 new variants of its present fashions: Tesla Mannequin YL, a 6-seat and longer variant of the Mannequin Y, and a Mannequin 3 Plus with an extended vary.
For the latter, we knew based mostly on the specs launched within the submitting that it could have an extended vary than present fashions, however we didn’t have the precise vary.
Now, we be taught extra concerning the Mannequin 3 Plus with a brand new submitting.
The brand new variant of the Mannequin 3 will get 800 to 830 km (515 miles) of vary, relying on the wheel configuration.
That’s based mostly on China’s CLTC driving cycle, which is predicated on extra metropolis driving and due to this fact, it will get a for much longer vary than the WLTP or EPA driving cycles.
The primary variations with the brand new model of the Mannequin 3 are a much bigger 225 kW motor than the present RWD variant and ternary lithium-ion battery cells from South Korea’s LG Vitality Options.
Electrek’s Take
That is the form of Tesla information that I like: precise enhancements on the present lineup.
I would favor to see Tesla launch new fashions somewhat than simply variants of present ones, however it’s clear that Musk is limiting Tesla’s EV enterprise proper now as he focuses virtually fully on autonomy and robots.
Now, the query is whether or not that is solely going to be for the Chinese language market or whether it is going world.
I’d suppose that Tesla will carry this to different markets as a result of going upmarket in China wouldn’t be a terrific technique for Tesla. It at present badly wants cheaper EVs within the Chinese language market, no more costly ones.
