Tesla BlueStar
The Tesla BlueStar (or Tesla Model E) is a proposed electric car to be manufactured by Tesla Motors, with a production goal of 2016 or 2017.[1][2] There have been two versions of the car discussed: A US$30,000 car with no range or date specified[3] and a US$35,000 car with a range of 200 miles (320 km) expected in 2016 or 2017.[4][5] The BlueStar, or third-generation car, will, according to design chief Franz von Holzhausen, "be a BMW 3-series type of vehicle that will offer everything: range, affordability, and performance with a starting price of US$30,000" that is targeted towards the mass-market.[3] Tesla intends the car to have a price under US$40,000 and have a range of about 200 miles (320 km).[4] Technology from Tesla's Model S line may also make its way into the BlueStar line.[6] "It would be quite similar to the Model S but scaled down."[7] Although the Model S is generally a standard looking car, the third generation vehicle will have more distinctive style.[8]
The company had plans for the BlueStar as part of its trickle-down strategy, where the battery and electric drivetrain technology would be developed and paid for through sales of the Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S vehicles.[9][10] The BlueStar line is being co-developed with the Model X, an SUV variant of the Model S.
The manufacturer cost of a 50 kWh, 200 miles (320 km) Tesla battery has been estimated to be US$12,000 in 2013.[11]
References
- ^ King, Danny (2013-04-09). "Elon Musk says next, cheaper Tesla EV coming in 2016 or '17". autobloggreen. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
- ^ Musk, Elon (2013-05-13). "Elon Musk: Half-Priced Tesla Model S in 3-4 Years". YouTube. Starts 40 seconds into the video. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
- ^ a b "Detroit 2013: Tesla's Family Will Grow". automobilemag.com. 2013-01-15.
- ^ a b Ohnsman, Alan (2013-05-24). "Tesla Pays Back U.S. Early as Musk Aims for Affordability". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ^ Cole, Jay (2013-06-05). "Elon Musk: $35,000 – 200 Mile Tesla Coming In 3-4 Years. Model S Refresh Around 2015, New Model In 2018 (w/video)". Inside EVs. Retrieved 2013-09-30.
- ^ LaMonica, Martin (2008-09-24). "Tesla's 'Bluestar' to be all-electric family car". cnet. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- ^ "Q and A: Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla". Automobile magazine. 2012-08-16. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ McGlaun, Shane (2012-07-13). "Quick Note: Tesla BMW 3-Series Competitor Coming in 2015". Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ Welch, David (2007-07-30). "Tesla: A Carmaker With Silicon Valley Spark". BloombergBusinessweek. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- ^ Musk, Elon (2006-08-02). "The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me)". Tesla Motors. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
- ^ Cole, Jay (2013-08-09). "Tesla Battery In The Model S Costs "Less Than A Quarter" Of The Car In Most Cases". Inside Evs. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
External links
- Elon video with more details. Starts 31 seconds into the video. Sep 17, 2013
- Tesla Weighs Overseas Plants for Mass-Market Electric Car. Aug 21, 2013
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