We have identified about Tesla’s mysterious “Venture Highland” for a while now, although we not too long ago discovered that the EV maker has been engaged on it for longer than most individuals thought. It is speculated to be a “refreshed” Mannequin 3 undertaking, although Tesla does not formally refresh its autos. Now, now we have newer images of the brand new Mannequin 3, and Tesla is hiding one thing.
Tesla has grand plans to carry the Cybertruck to market this 12 months, which stands to make a really huge splash, not solely within the EV area, however within the world automotive enterprise as a complete. It is because the Cybertruck is arguably the largest departure from the norm the automotive world has seen in years, if not, ever.
That stated, whereas Tesla claims the Cybertruck is ridiculously in style and will have as many as 2 million pre-orders for the loopy electrical pickup truck, the Tesla Mannequin 3 is arguably extra of an EV for the lots. So whereas people are out scrambling to safe pictures and pictures of the upcoming Cybertruck, we definitely cannot neglect concerning the Mannequin 3.
Tesla first introduced the Mannequin 3 to market again in 2017, so it is due for a refresh or redesign. Nevertheless, not lengthy after the bigger Mannequin Y got here to market, which rides on the identical platform because the Mannequin 3, Tesla up to date the sedan with new expertise and design cues to match its crossover twin. So what does Tesla have up its sleeve associated to the upcoming Venture Highland Mannequin 3?
The Kilowatts have been capable of get a number of spy pictures of what seems to be an up to date Mannequin 3:
The refreshed Mannequin 3 is predicted to reach within the second half of 2023, which is in keeping with the timing for the Tesla Cybertruck’s launch. Nevertheless, it probably would not make sense for Tesla to carry the 2 EVs to market across the identical time. Does this counsel the Venture Highland Mannequin 3 is coming sooner, or will now we have to attend even longer? There are nonetheless so many questions.
If Tesla is just planning to start casting the Mannequin 3 with its Giga Press machines prefer it does the Mannequin Y, and/or switching to the structural battery pack and 4680 battery cells, it would not want to hide a lot. Clearly, there are apparent visible updates, as Tesla is retaining them beneath wraps.
Based on Electrek, there’s an expectation that the entrance finish of the up to date Mannequin 3 can have a notable facelift. In the meantime, the publication additionally claims that whereas a design refresh is predicted, many of the enhancements could also be “on the physique degree and never essentially seen.” So, once more, why the camo?
The opposite replace anticipated for the refreshed Mannequin 3 is Tesla’s {Hardware} 4 suite, which is meant to debut with the Cybertruck. If that is true, the brand new Mannequin 3 will not come till after the electrical pickup. Maybe Tesla goals to supply extra concrete particulars throughout its upcoming Investor Day occasion.
CEO Elon Musk not too long ago famous on Twitter that the Cybertruck is not truly utterly prepared. As you’ll be able to see, it has two minuscule brake lights moderately than the sunshine bar, and there are another issues identified not too long ago by Tesla followers on Twitter.
Nevertheless, when requested if we’ll get to see extra on the upcoming Investor Day, the CEO did not reply. If the Cybertruck is not even prepared, and now we have no particulars about once we will get to see the ultimate product, the Venture Highland Mannequin 3 could also be additional off than some folks anticipate. You actually by no means know with Tesla and Elon, although. Tell us what you assume by leaving a remark beneath.
