Buyers of Tesla's Model 3 could have to wait until late 2018 before receiving their orders. A company spokesperson said the new guidance did not reflect a delay in production, which is due to start next year. Tesla now has 400,000 reservations for the Model 3 which is intended to take Tesla from being a niche carmaker producing around 50,000 luxury EVs a year to more of a mass-market producer. SAN FRANCISCO — The move comes as Musk continues his public feud with rival automaker General Motors (GM).
Buyers of Tesla's Model 3 could have to wait until late 2018 before receiving their orders. A company spokesperson said the new guidance did not reflect a delay in production, which is due to start next year. Tesla now has 400,000 reservations for the Model 3 which is intended to take Tesla from being a niche carmaker producing around 50,000 luxury EVs a year to more of a mass-market producer. The move comes as Musk continues his public feud with rival automaker General Motors (GM).