Tesla Unveils Model 3+ with Longest Range Yet

Fast Summary

• Tesla Model 3+ Announcement: Tesla plans to launch a new Model 3 variant, called model 3+, in China as early as September.
• Price Details: Expected price is around RMB 270,000 ($37,610).
• Range Capacity:

– U.S. variant projected to have over 400 EPA miles of range.
– CLTC range for China version estimated at up to potentially over 800 kilometers (approx. ~497 miles), making it Tesla’s longest-range model.

• Technology Features:

– Single-motor setup and LG ternary batteries contribute to increased energy efficiency and higher energy density compared to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

• Global Availability: The tesla Model 3+ with a CLTC range of approximately ~702 kilometers (~436 miles) expected to be available in Australia,the UK,and other right-hand drive countries.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The introduction of Tesla’s Model 3+, with cutting-edge battery technology and extended range capability, showcases the company’s focus on advancing electric vehicle performance globally. Although this announcement primarily targets markets like China and right-hand drive countries including Australia and the UK-for India-the news signals technological advancements that could eventually influence automotive innovation domestically.

As India intensifies its push towards an EV-centric future under schemes such as FAME II, the push factors such as affordable pricing akin to RMB equivalents (~₹31 lakh) coupled with increasing charging infrastructure might make high-performance models like these viable for Indian audiences over time.

Though,logistical feasibility around production capacity changes or long battery ranges adoption within India’s industrial EV policies remains worth tracking.