Tesla Model 3: New ‘Model III’ Name Revealed, Tech Details Surface
Former startup and now electrifying upstart Tesla Motors has confirmed its new midsized sedan will be known as the Model III. Stepping away from the letter-based branding of its larger Model S sedan and the upcoming Model X SUV, the new name could also
Former startup and now electrifying upstart Tesla Motors has confirmed its new midsized sedan will be known as the Model III.
Stepping away from the letter-based branding of its larger Model S sedan and the upcoming Model X SUV, the new name could also be seen as symbolic of its goals: taking on BMW’s midsized 3 Series sedan.
Early reports had suggested the car would be known as the Model E, and Tesla founder Elon Musk had also used the ‘E’ name in past interviews. The new 'Gen III' has also appeared in recent months.
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