"Tesla's long-awaited "affordable" vehicle has been rumored for a long time, but we've seen few real deatals. After CEO ELon Musk admitted it would just be a low-cost variant of the Tesla Model Y, the hopes of a new model with a Cybercab-inspired design fell by the wayside. Instead, Tesla will focus on slashing the price of an existing model in its lineup."
"But how can it do that? The minimalist crossover already uses efficient manufacturing techniques and features an interior with so few manual controls that it's become a regulatory problem. Details of the changes come courtesy of GreenTheOnly, a rather famous Tesla tinkerer who enjoys finding tidbits of information hidden in Tesla's apps and vehicle software."
"Before we start, it's worth noting that these are all speculative points. While Green's leaks usually pan out, we can't be sure what will or won't make it to the final product. Green says that details in the car's firmware reveal that the car's interior lighting has been simplified (potentially being limited to the footwell), as have the seat controls (which reportedly only control a single axis electronically). Puddle lamps are said to be removed from the door, and the second-row display is, predictably, gone."
Firmware analysis by a Tesla hacker indicates a lower-cost Model Y variant codenamed E41 will cut features deeply to lower price. The minimalist crossover already uses efficient manufacturing and few manual controls. The cost-reduced variant reportedly limits interior lighting, reduces seat electronic adjustment to a single axis, removes puddle lamps from doors, and omits the second-row display. The headliner may switch to fiberglass and the vehicle may lose a glass roof. Most functions would remain centered on the main touchscreen while many convenience and premium elements are eliminated. These findings are speculative and unconfirmed.
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