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Business · 9 April 2026

Tesla plans smaller cheaper electric car model

Tesla plans smaller cheaper electric car model

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More affordable electric cars could widen access as prices remain high for many buyers. Tesla is developing a new smaller and cheaper electric vehicle, different from its current Model 3 and Model Y, according to sources. The model is expected to be about 4.28 metres long and built first in Shanghai, targeting a price below the current Model 3 range of $34,000 to $37,000.

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