Tesla Model 3 Electric Car Seen Getting 225 Miles Per Charge
- Company using new platform that will provide flexibility
- Analyst Jaffe says Tesla will be major player in car sharing
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When Tesla Motors Inc. unveils its Model 3 on Thursday, the world will see the more affordable electric sedan that has been part of the company’s “master plan” for a decade.
It’s not just a new car. It’s a new vehicle platform, giving Tesla the flexibility to add new bodies with relative ease. The company has said the Model 3 will include a sedan and will also be the basis for a crossover sport utility vehicle. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has also talked about his desire to build a pickup at some point.