Tesla Model 2 launch time confirmed! The price is less than 200,000, with BYD batteries

A few days ago, Zhidian Mobility obtained the latest news of Tesla's new entry-level model, the new car may be named "Model 2", which is expected to make its world premiere in the first half of 2024 at the earliest, and will go on sale before 2025, and it is confirmed that it will start production at the Mexican plant in the United States. At the same time, the new car is also expected to start production in domestic factories next year, the starting price in the overseas market is expected to be 25,000 euros (about 193,300 yuan), after its production in the domestic market, the market price may usher in a further decline, the main competitors in the same class include BYD Qin PLUS, AION S and other models.

As can be seen from the previous exterior rendering pictures, the overall shape of Tesla's new Model 2 model is highly similar to that of the Model Y model, and the head is equipped with a black multi-banner grille. The C-pillar position of the body adopts the style of a sleek sports coupe, and a C-shaped LED tail light cluster may be installed above the tailgate.

In terms of power, Tesla's new Model 2 model will use BYD's same blade lithium battery iron phosphate battery, with a capacity of 53kW·h and 75kW·h respectively, and provides single-motor and dual-motor four-wheel drive versions for consumers to purchase, with a maximum cruising range of 400-500km. According to Musk himself, the new car will be based on a new platform and have a number of functions such as automatic driving.