Tesla, the electric car pioneer, is making headlines for a variety of reasons, one of which is the new surprise edition of the Tesla Model 2. Many people like driving around sporting their sleek Teslas. But more often than not, the EV’s jaw dropping prices often steer an average person away from biting the bullet and purchasing one. That is why the announcement that Tesla has begun mass production of the Model 2 caused a storm across the globe. Why? You might ask. Well, whenever the Tesla Model 2 does arrive, it would be the company’s smallest and cheapest car yet. With a price tag of around 19,000 dollars, this car is the best bang for your buck. Want to know more?
Then you’re at the right place because, in today's video, we will be taking a sneak peek at Tesla's all new Model 2.
Elon Musk has revolutionized the EV market in the last decade. The Model 3, Model S, Model Y, and Model X are the company's most popular mainstream vehicles at the time. Even their Roadster and Cybertruck, which are still in the works, have garnered a lot of attention in the media. These cars are performing really well in the market, with thousands of pre-orders, but they cannot be considered affordable.
Elon Musk has previously mentioned that Tesla would not be creating any affordable cars. But things took a turn at the Tesla battery day event last year when he finally announced that the company will release a cheaper model. At the event, Musk said that in three years, the more cost effective car will be available and that it will be better than any gasoline cars in the market. Saying that hearing the announcement was good news would be an understatement! Since Elon Musk made the announcement, it has caused waves across the internet. And here's all you need to know about Tesla's upcoming EV.
Tesla reposted a tweet earlier this year that revealed a report regarding the Shanghai Gigafactory in China, indicating that production of the 19,000 dollar car might begin as soon as 2022. Those who are eager to get their hands on it should be prepared to place a pre-order by then. It has also been speculated that the new Tesla car will be based on the new hatch. Perhaps this is the new hatch that Musk always mentions.
The tweet also claimed that the car's chassis will be based on the Model 3's. In the base trims, it could only provide a single motor layout due to the price point. A four-wheel-drive vehicle may be produced as well, although the price would almost certainly exceed 30,000 dollars. Tesla may potentially choose for a front-wheel-drive layout. This would not only set it apart from other electric vehicles by making it appear more premium and less like an entry-level model, but it would also save the company some money. Front-wheel-drive vehicles are less expensive to construct than rear-wheel-drive vehicles. Sure, front wheel drive could potentially take a hit in the performance of the car, but it’s a 19,000 dollar Tesla; should you really be complaining?
But how can Tesla make an EV at such a low price? The ultimate reason the company could build a cheaper car was because of the new battery technology that was discovered. The Tesla Battery Day 2020 saw the unveiling of the new 4680 battery. The name comes from the size of the battery, which is 46mm by 80mm. It is larger than the Tesla cells in terms of pure size. Until now, battery cell producers have had difficulty making larger cells, thus restricting their capacity. Tesla, on the other hand, overcame this by inventing the first cylindrical table cell design. It is claimed to have six times the power, five times the energy capacity, and a 16-percent increase in range. These batteries sure do sound like a game changer!
Tesla's new "tabless" battery cells, along with modifications to the materials inside the cell, will allow the company to "halve" the price per kilowatt-hour. This will bring electric cars closer to the price of combustion engines. The 4680 battery will result in a 14 percent reduction in the cost per kilowatt hour of the cell compared to the factory level. Because batteries are the most expensive part of electric vehicles, the company's battery production costs will be dramatically cut while improving energy capacity.
It goes without saying that this 19,000 dollar car will be Tesla's least powerful model. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus sets the bar here, with a single rear-mounted motor producing 283 horsepower and 307 pound-feet of torque. The cheaper Tesla might have roughly 200 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. When compared to the internal combustion-engined cars in this price range, this isn't awful. The Model 3 Standard Range Plus accelerates to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Considering this, a six-second sprint to 60 mph wouldn't be too bad.
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