Is the production version of Tesla's Model X finally coming tomorrow? Tesla sent out invitations for a press conference on Friday, July 17, featuring Elon Musk. The company didn't say what it would be announcing. The obvious guess would be the final production version of the Model X, a crossover SUV version of the Model S sedan. On its site, Tesla says deliveries for the Model X will begin "early 2016," so a reveal of the final production version now would make sense. Originally the company had promised the Model X would be available in 2013 when it was announced in February 2012, with preorders beginning the day after its announcement. The Model X is essentially an SUV version of the all-wheel drive Model S, with both sharing the same drivetrain, platform and likely, price. It will have a raised ride height, as is to be expected with an SUV, as well as dramatic "falcon doors" that open up to allow easier entrance and exit. Elon Musk is banking on the Model X to double Tesla sales, and help the company gain stronger footing in China. SUVs are hugely popular with luxury car buyers, so it's likely the Model X could meet (or at least come close) to Musk's ambitions. Of course, this is all speculation. For all we know, Tesla could surprise everyone with a new product no is expecting. Perhaps we'll learn more about the $35,000 Model 3, or we'll get some Gigafactory news. The conference will be held Friday at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET).
Tesla is holding a press conference later today and we have no idea what Elon Musk and his team are going to announce. Tesla being Tesla, they sent out invitations to the dial-in press conference only yesterday, but did not disclose any details of what is to be discussed. However, speculation is rife that given the recent sightings of Model X prototypes being driven on public roads, there is a strong possibility of a full reveal of the final Model X, which as we know has faced several delays since the first reveal of the concept. Other possibilities include Tesla revealing something related to its Gigafactory or more info on its recently announced domestic battery series. Or it could even be something to do with the forthcoming Model 3. We will have to wait and see.