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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.
RANGE OF 300 MILES...THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!
Harpal Sahota
- June 23, 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
- June 23, 2010 @ 09:29 am PDT
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The "skateboard" approach makes a lot of sense and should help bring the cost of production down quickly.