There are already many rumors about tesla model 2, and there are even many hypothetical diagrams on the Internet. Through the hypothetical diagram, it can be found that the Tesla Model 2 is a hatchback, and there are rumors that its price will be between 150,000 and 200,000.
However, according to Tesla's latest developments, the launch plan of Tesla's Model 2 car may have been temporarily stopped, mainly because suppliers have dragged their feet.
At the earnings conference held on February 26, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, "We have stopped developing low-end electric vehicles in the $25,000 range. We expect the results to be optimistic. ”
That's in stark contrast to his performance before last year. Just last year, Musk also announced that it would release an electric car that is cheaper than the Model 3 and can travel more than 400 kilometers by 2023. The exterior is hatchback style, and it is also mentioned that the Volkswagen ID.3 and Nissan Leaf are direct competitors.
Tesla has been making all-round developments in China to ensure the price competitiveness of low-end electric vehicles. To reduce costs, it officially uses lithium iron phosphate batteries (LTP) and expects three decorations: standard endurance, long endurance, and performance.
Foreign media said that supply chain problems may be the reason for the suspension of the development of low-end electric vehicles. Due to insufficient supply and demand for semiconductors, Tesla constantly adjusts its specifications and quietly raises prices. In addition, plans for mass production of sports cars, semi-trucks and pickup trucks have also been delayed.
In addition to the problems of chips and other suppliers, another problem that plagues Tesla is the problem of production capacity. At present, Tesla only produces in China and the United States, and it is still unable to meet the needs of the global market at full capacity. So Tesla is also planning to build new factories in the United States, as well as factories in Germany. All four of Tesla's current models are best-selling models and are in short supply. So there's no reason for Tesla to produce cheaper models.
For Tesla, each of its models is about how to make the car more distinctive, more technological, and smarter. While cost is also a factor to consider, it is not the highest priority. So it's hard to say when Tesla will launch the Model 2.
Wall Street is warning Tesla of the move. Tesla stock closed at $829.10 on the NASDAQ market on the 27th, down 11.55% from the previous session. That's the lowest level in three months since October 14 last year.
Tesla's stock price decline is also affecting other electric car makers. On the same day, Rivian fell 10.50% to $53.94, and Lucid plunged 14.10% to close at $28.70. In this regard, Bloomberg predicts that "because Tesla is also facing supply chain problems, it will be difficult for other companies to quickly produce electric vehicles." ”