Tesla fans may have to wait longer than expected for a close - up look at the forthcoming $ 35,000 Model 3 , despite the highly - anticipated " reveal " due to take place next month . The reason for this is that Musk recently hinted that only pictures will be released , and full details will not be released until “ a lot closer to production time . ” I am being a little coy here, we're not gonna show everything about the Model 3 until a lot closer to production time.” Production is expected in 2017 , so perhaps Tesla is planning a staggered launch , similar to the way the Model X launch was managed last year .
Tesla fans may have to wait longer than expected for a close - up look at the forthcoming $ 35,000 Model 3 , despite the highly - anticipated " reveal " due to take place next month . The reason for this is that Musk recently hinted that only pictures will be released , and full details will not be released until “ a lot closer to production time . ” Production is expected in 2017 , so perhaps Tesla is planning a staggered launch , similar to the way the Model X launch was managed last year .