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Tesla hints at future models

June 22, 2010

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of producing a number of models using a common platform (Image: Tesla Motors)

Tesla's Model S sedan is expected to hit the roads in 2012, expanding the company's target market beyond the boutique Roadster with a vehicle that offers practical space and a range in the vicinity of 300 miles. But what else is in the pipe? CEO Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of producing a number of models using a common platform – these could include a crossover SUV, a van and a cabriolet.

The potential for new models is being raised by Musk as part of a roadshow presentation for the company's IPO in which it aims to sell 10 million shares at between $14 and $16.

There's very little detail on the possible additions to the Tesla line-up apart from the renderings above, but we'd love to see the cabriolet reach production - it looks stunning!

Via Wired.

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4 Comments

The "skateboard" approach makes a lot of sense and should help bring the cost of production down quickly.

Lawrence Weisdorn
23rd June, 2010 @ 06:55 am PDT

RANGE OF 300 MILES...THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!

Harpal Sahota
23rd June, 2010 @ 08:04 am PDT

Looks like a GM Skateboard clone to me. I just hope it doesn't stay a concept, to much money and resources are used for developing different drive-trains for vehicles, its about time someone started using complete interchangeable drive-trains across their range of bodies. I wonder if they will allow the consumer to change bodies at home or during the life of the vehicle....a coupe for dating, a van for after mating and a pickup for work so that you can pay for all the fun you had when you were young! ;)

jeffbloggs
23rd June, 2010 @ 09:29 am PDT

I LOVE the look of the full range and in Europe especially the van could be a superb delivery vehicle for the town level service and a much cleaner option finally. I wish Elon Musk every fortune, as even though our corrupt govts never invest with the truly forward thinking inventors/businessmen like Nikola Tesla and the obvious fan of Nikola Elon Musk. IF Nikola Tesla had been allowed to bring his "FREE Energy" generation/collection device would have truly taken the human race into the age of advancement for all as Energy is our biggest cost and our biggest polluter, and they also hold so much control over the worlds govts.

PaulYak
12th March, 2013 @ 11:39 am PDT