Dual-Motor Tesla Model 3 “Probably” Coming In July

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk claims that the long-awaited dual-motor Tesla Model 3 will “probably” arrive in July.

Asked on Twitter when the all-wheel drive Model 3 will arrive, Musk revealed that the company needs to achieve its goal of building 5000 Model 3s a week before it considers “adding complexity that would inhibit production ramp.”

Like the dual-motor systems used by the Tesla Model S and Model X, the dual-motor Model 3 will offer an improved range over the rear-wheel drive model while also providing much quicker acceleration. Pricing remains unclear but we can say with confidence Tesla buyers won’t have difficulty spending over $50,000 on a well-equipped dual-motor Model 3.

Interestingly, Tesla is only building the Model 3 in rear-wheel drive guise with the ‘Long Range’ battery pack. Additionally, only a single interior option is currently offered to customers but a second, complete with white upholstery, is in the works.

As the electric carmaker has yet to commence production of entry-level Model 3s, the $35,000 electric sedan is still some way off. What’s more, Tesla believes it will deliver its 200,000th vehicle this year meaning its new customers will no longer be eligible for the government’s $7500 tax credit, making the Model 3 significantly more expensive.