Tesla Model 3 Highland can be seen on the roads of China, revealing new details

He Tesla Model 3 Highland, which could be unveiled in the coming weeks, can still be seen in Shanghai, where Tesla was already supposed to start production. Now, just days after dozens of models parked in the Asian city’s Gigafactory were photographed, a Chinese blogger was able to photograph this model on the street. while the company was apparently doing roadside temperature testing.

The images unfortunately do not reveal important details about the design of the new Model 3 Highland, as the cars retain the camouflage canvas that the company installs to prevent leaks. Yes, you can see how Headlights they are slightly different from the Model 3 models we know. They actually have the design is more similar to the model S.

The photographs also show how one of the drivers is holding a regular steering wheel, despite rumors that the Model 3 Highland would feature a column-mounted steering wheel. It’s not yet clear if Tesla, when the car is released, will allow a choice between two types of steering wheels, as it does with the Model S and Model X.

Tesla Model 3 Highland will be cheaper than other generations

In addition to images, new production and pricing details for the new Model 3 Highland have also emerged. According to the Asian portal 36 crownsTesla would have already started test production with the goal of shipping the first models at the end of September. In addition, the price of this new model will hover around 200,000 yuan ($27,400).; a significantly lower cost than the current Model 3, where it sells for 231,000 yuan (about $31,800) in China.

Namely, one of the main novelties of the Tesla Model 3 Highland is its lower production cost, which may result in a lower selling price compared to other generations of the same vehicle. Specifically, Tesla will use a manufacturing process called Gigacasting, which uses equipment to create larger parts in order to reduce the number of components. This, in turn, shortens the production line time and reduces the cost of production.

On the other hand, the Tesla Model 3 Highland can be supplied with M3P battery manufactured by CATL. This will provide better energy density and better behavior during charging, allowing the car to travel up to 700 km in autonomous mode.