Tesla Model 3 to make UK debut NEXT WEEK - Here’s where and when you can see it
TESLA Tesla Model 3 to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed next week
Tesla Model 3 is arguably the most anticipated and talked about cars of the past two years. The affordable EV production has had a number of setbacks but it was announced this week that the electric carmaker has finally hit its target of 5,000 cars a week. As production volumes increase, British motorists that preordered the car near closer to receiving theirs. While the car is still not expected to start being delivered in the UK until 2019, it will make its first official debut next week.
Tesla Model 3 in pictures Mon, January 30, 2017 The Tesla Model 3, which is set to be released in 2018, in pictures. Play slideshow PH 1 of 33 Tesla Model 3
Tesla is bringing the Model 3 to the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week, to give fans a chance to experience the car first hand. However, the car on display will be a US-spec version of the Model 3, so will differ slightly to the variant that eventually ends up in the UK. It will be on display next to a Model S, Model X and Tesla’s home charging Powerwall in a static display. Unfortunately for fans of the car, there will be no opportunity to drive it at the event, but it is a good chance to see the car in the metal.
Recently, an AWD and a Performance version of the car were revealed by company CEO Elon Musk on Twitter. The dual motor AWD version will cost an extra $5,000 but it produces 310 miles of range, a top speed of 140mph and a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.5 seconds. Tesla dual motor, all-wheel drive performance Model 3 matches the AWD in terms of range but gets a significant boost in power. It can achieve a 0-60mph time in just 3.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 155mph.
GETTY The Model 3 will cost from £26,650 to buy in the UK