Tesla is bringing back its long-range RWD Model 3, however, the feature will be exclusive for Chinese consumers. The company has already begun production of the long-range RWD model 3 at the Shanghai factory, following approval from the government, which was granted a month previously. The company initially discounted the option for the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version.
According to the New European Driving Cycle, the standard version of the car has a range of 276 miles, however, the long-range RWD Model three has a 425-mile range.
The increased options may entice Chinese consumers, especially as the range of the car is drastically increased when compared to the standard version of the car.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eclectic Power
- Tesla's release of the long-range RWD Model 3 in China highlights the trend of vehicles with eclectic power options, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric vehicle market.
- Localized Production
- Tesla's production of the long-range RWD Model 3 in its Shanghai factory signifies the trend of localized production, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Extended Range
- The release of the long-range RWD Model 3 with a 425-mile range showcases the trend of extended range capabilities in electric vehicles, opening up disruptive innovation opportunities in the energy storage industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive Manufacturing
- The localized production of the long-range RWD Model 3 in Tesla's Shanghai factory presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Electric Vehicle
- The release of the long-range RWD Model three highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric vehicle industry, particularly with regards to eclectic power options and extended range capabilities.
- Energy Storage
- The extended range of Tesla's long-range RWD Model 3 creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the energy storage industry, as batteries with higher capacities become increasingly important for electric vehicles.
