Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has revealed that a
performance version of the Model 3 should arrive next year. Shortly after the
electric vehicle start-up revealed the Model 3 in prototype guise in March
2016, Musk said a performance version would be offered. However, nothing has
been mentioned since, until a Tesla enthusiast quizzed the executive about it
on Twitter yesterday.
In response, Musk said: “Probably middle of next
year. Focus now is on getting out of Model 3 production hell. More versions =
deeper in hell.”
Tesla is now focused on streamlining
the ordering process for the Model 3 in an effort to speed up production and
deliveries. During the Model 3’s weekend reveal, Musk said the next six months
would be “hell” as production ramps up.
Electrek believes that a performance-oriented Model
3 will most likely use the range-topping 310-mile battery pack available for
the sedan. Unlike the standard car that has rear-wheel drive, Tesla will
probably pair the battery with two motors and all-wheel drive, just like the
Model S and Model X.
