New Name For Tesla ‘Third-Generation’ Electric Sedan: Model III, Musk SaysNew Name For Tesla ‘Third-Generation’ Electric Sedan: Model III, Musk Says

It’s probably fair to say that model names aren’t that important in the world of Tesla Motors.
That’s a good thing of course–the product itself is much more important. But a roadster called Roadster, a sedan called the Model S and a crossover called Model X are not the stuff of naming legend.
Any guesses what the third-generation Tesla sedan will be called? Yup–the Tesla Model III, pronounced “Model Three”. Inspiring, right?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the new name to Auto Express and confirmed it on the company’s Twitter feed, detailing a little more on the upcoming BMW 3-Series rival in the process.
The sedan was, originally, to be named the Model E–for little other reason than a mischievous realization that with a Model S and Model X already in the range, Tesla would be adding a little “S”, “E” and “X” to its line-up.
That idea fell through when it transpired there was a little too much cross-over with one of Ford’s own trademarks–too close to the brand’s E-Series van. Musk told Auto Express that instead, the car would be called the Model III–written, as it’s shown, in Roman numerals.
Musk does confirm a few details that had already emerged from Tesla, regarding the new Model III.
It’s going to be based on an all-new platform, for a start, and will be about 20 percent smaller than the Model S.
A “realistic range” of over 200 miles is also planned, and the car will have “strong performance” and batteries produced in the firm’s upcoming battery Gigafactory–which should help keep the price of the new model down to Musk’s target of around $35,000.
Owners will be able to use the company’s Supercharger network for free, just as they can with Tesla’s more expensive models.
[Hat tip: Weapon Zero]
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