Tesla founder Elon Musk would like to remind you that the Model X isn’t the terminus of his company’s electric car ambitions. Far from it: Musk tells Wired that Tesla’s 2016 plans include both a crossover SUV akin to the BMW X3 as well as a pure sports car that goes beyond just a Roadster redux. The racier vehicle will have speed, but “not supercar pricing,” the CEO says. He also elaborated on already-known plans for an ‘entry’ sedan in 2015, which should resemble a 20 to 25 percent smaller Model S and cost about $30,000 if all goes well. There’s a wide gap between promises and reality in all those statements, but Musk has a reputation for largely delivering on target — which gives us hope that there will finally be Tesla EVs within range of everyday budgets.
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Tesla Motors has just rolled its Model S sedans. Now, the Silicon Valley-based electric car manufacturer is upping the ante by revealing its next car. In an interview with AutoCar, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen confirmed that a third model line is underway, saying that the first units could launch as early as 2015. Franz von Holzhausen added that the target price of the new entry-level car will be around $30,000. When asked about its design, the design chief admitted that it will have a more distinctive styling compared to its conventional Model S sedan.