The Tesla Model 3, one of the company's most highly anticipated vehicles, is reportedly being re-designed for a late 2017 launch. Despite the fact it is not yet out to the piblic, a report from The Week has discovered a video showcasing the Model 3 being tested out on a public road.
The video has been making its rounds across the Internet and it showcases a Tesla Model 3 driving around Palo Alto, relatively close to the headquarters of Tesla California. The car is not being driven out alone, however, as it is reportedly being escorted by a pair of Tesla Model S vehicles.
According to the report, this is the first time the car has been seen out in the public since one was spotted two months prior and the car is noticeably similar to previous builds. This may contradict with the goal Tesla is shooting for since the company did proclaim the Tesla Model 3 will be embody a new direction for the lineup.
Despite this, the design is reportedly different from the Model S by cutting out several sections and slimming the design down. Overall, the report points out that if Tesla achieves what they are going for with the new, slimmer design then the Tesla Model 3 will become the most aerodynamic, mass-produced vehicle.
It is stated that the Tesla Model 3 will be able to go a minimum of 215 miles on the power of a single charge and that in terms of power it will be able to go from 0 to 60 mph in under six seconds although an exact statistic has yet to be announced by Tesla.
The car won't be shipping out to consumers until late 2017 and will have a starting price of $35,000 but the report states that most owners will likely opt to go for a more expensive trim that comes with even more power and features. It is also stated that most consumers might need to wait until 2018.
