A week that Tesla began to lift orders for its Model 3, the company has received more than 325,000 applications for its electric car low cost, which corresponds to about 14 billion dollars in implicit future sales, making it a record for the first week after a release of any product.
“Unlike other large releases, we have not announced or paid supplements. Instead, it has been a real effort driven by passion Tesla team and our current and future customers, who believe so strongly in what we are trying to achieve, “he said US team
company.
Just last Sunday, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, said in social networks if orders continued at that pace, they would be forced to open a factory more in Europe to meet demand.
the Model 3 has a startup cost of $ 35,000, with additions as the price can rise, and has a range of 345 kilometers per charge; to purchase applicants must make a deposit of thousand dollars and ordering the vehicle, which will begin to be sold by 2017.
The number of orders is unprecedented compared to sales of electric cars worldwide especially a few days of submission. As an example, Nissan, which ensures that its model Leaf is the electric car selling worldwide, has sold 211,000 units since it began its distribution in late 2010.
Based in Palo Alto, California Tesla stated that the Model 3 costs less than half their previous models and autonomy is about twice what they provide current competitive models such as the Nissan Leaf and the BMW i3.
“most importantly, we are taking a big step towards a better future by accelerating the transition to sustainable transport,” notes the company. “We want to thank all who have shown their faith in the mission of Tesla and electric vehicles.” (Writing and agencies)
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