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April 1, 2016

$35,000 Model 3 is a big test for Tesla

  • The affordable electric Model 3 will show whether the 13-year-old Tesla can go from a niche player to a full-fledged automaker.
    • By DEE-ANN DURBIN
    AP Auto Writer

    DETROIT — The promise of an affordable electric car from Tesla Motors had hundreds of people lining up to reserve one.

    Tesla planned to unveil its Model 3 last night at its Los Angeles design studio. It doesn't go on sale until late 2017, but potential buyers can reserve one with a $1,000 deposit at Tesla stores.


     
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