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I guess Tesla isn't going to get around to making a car that normal people can afford anytime soon, then.

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They already announced it. It's called the Model 3.

From Elon Musk's Twitter: @elonmusk $35k price, unveil in March, preorders start then.

35k is not something normal people can afford.

The average new car price is $33,560:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/04/new-car-...

$35,000 should be a pretty great deal for an above-average car that uses inexpensive fuel and requires little maintenance.

Normal people don't all buy new cars, and they don't buy the average new car. They either buy used or they buy an entry-level new car, say in the 25k range at most. You can get a freaking Audi for 35k. Audis are not entry-level cars for normal people, they are luxury cars.

It better be something normal people can afford, because that's about the average price these days. Then again, you haven't defined "normal".

They are following their roadmap, the Model 3 is next at $35k. Not cheap, but certainly affordable for many. Average new car price is $33,560 [0], so it's pretty amazing if they can hit that price with an electric vehicle. Also amazing considering Tesla shipped their first car in 2008 and have completely rejuvenated the electric car market.

[0] http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/04/new-car-...

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