The partial updated factory processes will not enable the full full 50% cost reduction previously described for the unboxed process but could see 20-30% cost reductions. This would enable a smoother transition for vehicles volume growth and smoother capital expenditures.
The lowest priced Tesla in China is a model 3 at $32000. If Tesla could reduce costs by 20% then Tesla could make a car with a $26500 price with good margins.
The new vehicles will be revealed on the August 8, 2024 robotaxi (aka Cybercab) reveal. Elon Musk called the Robotaxi vehicle to be shown Augus 8, 2024 a Cybercab.
Nextbigfuture anticipates that Tesla could launch a hatchback version of the model 3. Hatchbacks are popular in Europe.
Tesla showed ridehailing app screens and described work to launch a ridehailing service that would transition into a robotaxi service.
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The famous European hatchback is a 5-door VW Golf that is 43.6Cm shorter than a model 3. For historical small streets, we like them even shorter.
I want a cyber motorhome RV.
All electric self driving motorhome to explore the USA in (once I retire).
“Nextbigfuture anticipates that Tesla could launch a hatchback version of the model 3.”
They already did…the Model Y. It’s 2.2 inches longer because it’s a hatchback style.
Also, the CyberCab will be stainless. Tesla has said they will have a Cyber line. Obviously the cab is next, and I would bet following that is a van. Most people who do a trade, work out of a van (including me). I would love a CyberVan, accidentally bang into it with a ladder or conduit, no problem, not a scratch.
Y is also a few inches wider and nearly 8 inches taller with other significant differences – it’s a crossover SUV not a hatchback body on a car. Hatchback cars are well defined and it would make sense for Tesla to offer a hatchback model 3 at lower cost than Model Y. That’s not as big an issue as an entirely new model.
It makes sense that a Cyber Cab is CyberTruck style and designed to be rugged for continuous commercial use.