We have identified about Tesla’s mysterious “Mission Highland” for a while now, although we lately discovered that the EV maker has been engaged on it for longer than most individuals thought. It is alleged to be a “refreshed” Mannequin 3 venture, although Tesla would not formally refresh its automobiles. Now, we have now newer photographs of the brand new Mannequin 3, and Tesla is hiding one thing.
Tesla has grand plans to deliver the Cybertruck to market this 12 months, which stands to make a really massive splash, not solely within the EV area, however within the international automotive enterprise as an entire. It is because the Cybertruck is arguably the most important departure from the norm the automotive world has seen in years, if not, ever.
That mentioned, whereas Tesla claims the Cybertruck is ridiculously well-liked and should have as many as 2 million pre-orders for the loopy electrical pickup truck, the Tesla Mannequin 3 is arguably extra of an EV for the plenty. So whereas of us are out scrambling to safe photos and photographs of the upcoming Cybertruck, we actually cannot neglect concerning the Mannequin 3.
Tesla first introduced the Mannequin 3 to market again in 2017, so it is due for a refresh or redesign. Nevertheless, not lengthy after the bigger Mannequin Y got here to market, which rides on the identical platform because the Mannequin 3, Tesla up to date the sedan with new expertise and design cues to match its crossover twin. So what does Tesla have up its sleeve associated to the upcoming Mission Highland Mannequin 3?
The Kilowatts had been in a position to get a number of spy photographs of what seems to be an up to date Mannequin 3:
The refreshed Mannequin 3 is anticipated to reach within the second half of 2023, which is according to the timing for the Tesla Cybertruck’s launch. Nevertheless, it seemingly would not make sense for Tesla to deliver the 2 EVs to market across the similar time. Does this recommend the Mission Highland Mannequin 3 is coming sooner, or will we have now to attend even longer? There are nonetheless so many questions.
If Tesla is solely planning to start casting the Mannequin 3 with its Giga Press machines prefer it does the Mannequin Y, and/or switching to the structural battery pack and 4680 battery cells, it would not want to hide a lot. Clearly, there are apparent visible updates, as Tesla is maintaining them beneath wraps.
In response to Electrek, there’s an expectation that the entrance finish of the up to date Mannequin 3 may have a notable facelift. In the meantime, the publication additionally claims that whereas a design refresh is anticipated, a lot of the enhancements could also be “on the physique stage and never essentially seen.” So, once more, why the camo?
The opposite replace anticipated for the refreshed Mannequin 3 is Tesla’s {Hardware} 4 suite, which is meant to debut with the Cybertruck. If that is true, the brand new Mannequin 3 will not come till after the electrical pickup. Maybe Tesla goals to supply extra concrete particulars throughout its upcoming Investor Day occasion.
CEO Elon Musk lately famous on Twitter that the Cybertruck is not truly utterly prepared. As you’ll be able to see, it has two minuscule brake lights slightly than the sunshine bar, and there are another considerations identified lately by Tesla followers on Twitter.
Nevertheless, when requested if we’ll get to see extra on the upcoming Investor Day, the CEO did not reply. If the Cybertruck is not even prepared, and we have now no particulars about once we will get to see the ultimate product, the Mission Highland Mannequin 3 could also be additional off than some individuals anticipate. You actually by no means know with Tesla and Elon, although. Tell us what you suppose by leaving a remark beneath.