Tesla BlueStar
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The Tesla BlueStar is the proposed third battery electric car
to be manufactured by Tesla Motors
, with a production goal of 2015. Tesla wants the car to cost between and . Technology from Tesla's Model S
line may also make its way into the BlueStar line.
The company had plans for the BlueStar as part of its trickle-down strategy, where the battery and electric drivetrain technology would be developed and paid for through sales of the Tesla Roadster
and Tesla Model S
vehicles.
Tesla Motors Chairman Elon Musk
said: "I feel pretty confident we can get to a compelling sub-$30,000 car in five years." during a September 2009 interview. He confirmed production plans in a January 2011 interview, stating that they will build a car within four years at the Tesla Factory
.
During the first annual stockholders meeting on June 1, 2011, Musk said he expects a production launch of a so-called Gen III vehicle, to sell for about , in the next four to five years.
Musk has also stated that the BlueStar will be designed along with the Model X
, a proposed SUV variant of the Model S
.
Battery electric vehicle
A battery electric vehicle, or BEV, is a type of electric vehicle that uses chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. BEVs use electric motors and motor controllers instead of, or in addition to, internal combustion engines for propulsion.A battery-only electric vehicle or...
to be manufactured by Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and electric vehicle powertrain components. It was the only automaker building and selling a zero-emission sports car, the Tesla Roadster, in serial production...
, with a production goal of 2015. Tesla wants the car to cost between and . Technology from Tesla's Model S
Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S is a full-sized battery electric sedan developed by Tesla Motors. It is an electric car that was initially codenamed WhiteStar during research and preliminary development. Model S was announced in a press release on June 30, 2008...
line may also make its way into the BlueStar line.
The company had plans for the BlueStar as part of its trickle-down strategy, where the battery and electric drivetrain technology would be developed and paid for through sales of the Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster is a battery electric vehicle sports car produced by the electric car firm Tesla Motors in California. The Roadster was the first highway-capable all-electric vehicle in serial production available in the United States. Since 2008 Tesla has sold 2,024 Roadsters in 30 countries...
and Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S is a full-sized battery electric sedan developed by Tesla Motors. It is an electric car that was initially codenamed WhiteStar during research and preliminary development. Model S was announced in a press release on June 30, 2008...
vehicles.
Tesla Motors Chairman Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is an American engineer and entrepreneur heritage best known for co-founding PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla Motors. He is currently the CEO and CTO of SpaceX, CEO and Product Architect of Tesla Motors and Chairman of SolarCity...
said: "I feel pretty confident we can get to a compelling sub-$30,000 car in five years." during a September 2009 interview. He confirmed production plans in a January 2011 interview, stating that they will build a car within four years at the Tesla Factory
Tesla Factory
The Tesla Factory is an automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, California owned and operated by Tesla Motors. The facility was formerly known as New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. , a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota...
.
During the first annual stockholders meeting on June 1, 2011, Musk said he expects a production launch of a so-called Gen III vehicle, to sell for about , in the next four to five years.
Musk has also stated that the BlueStar will be designed along with the Model X
Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X is a proposed full-sized battery electric crossover SUV being designed by Tesla Motors. Current plans are for a market launch by 2014, with an unveiling in late December 2011....
, a proposed SUV variant of the Model S
Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S is a full-sized battery electric sedan developed by Tesla Motors. It is an electric car that was initially codenamed WhiteStar during research and preliminary development. Model S was announced in a press release on June 30, 2008...
.
See also
- Tesla MotorsTesla MotorsTesla Motors, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and electric vehicle powertrain components. It was the only automaker building and selling a zero-emission sports car, the Tesla Roadster, in serial production...
- Tesla FactoryTesla FactoryThe Tesla Factory is an automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, California owned and operated by Tesla Motors. The facility was formerly known as New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. , a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota...
- Tesla RoadsterTesla RoadsterThe Tesla Roadster is a battery electric vehicle sports car produced by the electric car firm Tesla Motors in California. The Roadster was the first highway-capable all-electric vehicle in serial production available in the United States. Since 2008 Tesla has sold 2,024 Roadsters in 30 countries...
- Tesla Model STesla Model SThe Tesla Model S is a full-sized battery electric sedan developed by Tesla Motors. It is an electric car that was initially codenamed WhiteStar during research and preliminary development. Model S was announced in a press release on June 30, 2008...
- Tesla Model XTesla Model XThe Tesla Model X is a proposed full-sized battery electric crossover SUV being designed by Tesla Motors. Current plans are for a market launch by 2014, with an unveiling in late December 2011....
External links
- Tesla BlueStar news in AutoblogGreen