Tesla to Delay US Launch of Affordable EV: Reuters

April 18, 2025, 8:47 PM UTC

Tesla is set to delay its launch of an affordable electric vehicle model made in the US, Reuters reports, citing three unidentified people with knowledge of the matter.

  • Global production is set to begin in the US, but will take place months later than Tesla’s public plan
  • The range of production start times varies from 3Q 2025 to early next year, the people tell Reuters
  • Tesla aims to produce 250,000 cheaper Model Ys in the US in 2026
  • Tesla did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment

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