Hyperdrive
Tesla Is Nearing Debut of Longer Range China-Made Model 3
An poster advertizing for the Tesla Model 3 is displayed at a Tesla Inc. dealership in Shanghai.
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Tesla Inc. plans to expand its lineup in China by offering a locally built Model 3 sedan with a longer driving range from as early as this week, according to people familiar with the matter.
The vehicle would have a range of more than 650 kilometers (404 miles) on one charge, compared with about 450 kilometers for the current most basic version that starts at 323,800 yuan ($45,800), the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public. The variant would start at about 350,000 yuan before rebates, though exact pricing has yet to be decided, they said.