Is production of the “new” Tesla Model 3 about to start?

Tesla’s factories will be producing fewer cars this summer, and that could have a place with the facelifted Model 3.

After achieving a new record performance in the second quarter of 2023, Tesla should be forced to reduce its production rates. Elon Musk, the company’s eccentric president, has announced to investors — via… teslarate – That the factories will be closed temporarily this summer to receive a number of “improvements”.

The nature of said upgrades is not specified, but it is assumed that they occurred with the improved Model 3, also known as the Model 3 “Project Heights”. This person’s arrival now seems very close. Photos or videos of fairly well-camouflaged prototypes reproduce for several weeks.

Production of pre-production units in China

In May, Elon Musk visited the Shanghai factory, which, together with the Freemont site, produces Model 3. For the local media, this visit is destined to be associated with the appearance of the Model 3 “Project Highland”. The American leader was coming to see for himself the changes made at the factory in preparation for the car’s arrival. Chinese media has also reported that Shanghai has already started assembling pre-production units.

What do you expect from the Tesla Model 3 Highland?

This is the big question everyone is asking: what will the restyled Model 3 look like? Unfortunately, we can only provide a partial answer, as Tesla has not transmitted anything at this point. The stolen photos showed that the front end would be greatly improved. Tesla will also take advantage of this update to improve the car’s semi-autonomous driving system, thanks to the implementation of the Hardware4 software.

The steering wheel and seats are also subject to change. Cosmetic changes will also be made to the program, with new tires and more recycled materials added to the cabin. On the other hand, the sources at the origin of the entrance noise do not indicate an improvement in autonomy or performance.

The official presentation of the restyled Model 3 should take place in the coming weeks. The start of production will be announced by the first quarter of 2024. If rumors are to be believed, prices will remain unchanged.

This change will occur 6 years or less after the car’s launch. It could restore interest in the Model 3 that had been completely relegated to the background by the Model Y.

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