Tesla's Upcoming Model Y Will Be Based On New Platform

Elon Musk dropped the hint that the upcoming Tesla ‘Model Y’ crossover will not be built on the same platform as the upcoming Model 3, suddenly countering months of speculation and common sense.

I am not one to question whatever behind the scenes logic Elon Musk has for developing a completely new platform for Tesla’s next crossover, but it may be a sign that Tesla’s product rush is forcing the company to get a little ahead of itself.

Holydude - 5/4/2017 7:11:35 PM

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Not more crossovers!!

SanJoseDriver - 5/5/2017 2:03:28 AM

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Yeah, that was the biggest surprise for me on the earnings call yesterday. I think the original plan was for the Y to be based on the 3. On the call it was revealed that the line for the Y is supposed to be 100% machine-built...not a single person touching the car on the line. If they can pull it off, should dramatically reduce the cost of building cars.

MDarringer - 5/6/2017 7:34:19 PM

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So no humans involved in building a Tesla and soon no humans involved in driving a Tesla. I'm so excited.

SanJoseDriver - 5/7/2017 2:57:02 AM

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Tesla is not going anywhere, it is gaining more fans every day. Can you think of any other car company where an owner would make a fan commercial like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXS95yJKo7s

With a 95% customer satisfaction rating, they just need to keep doing what they are doing and stay a couple years ahead of the competition.

MDarringer - 5/7/2017 11:35:29 AM

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All cults implode sooner or later though.