Elon Musk tweets pictures of first mass-market Tesla Model 3 unit

It's a landmark in the move towards electrification of automobiles with new tech

Elon Musk has just tweeted pictures of the first production unit of the Tesla Model 3 which rolled out from its Fremont, USA, factory. It’s a landmark because the $35,000 long-range electric car is the first from Tesla aimed at the mainstream market – the Tesla Model X and Model S are priced three times higher.

The Tesla Model 3, therefore, could determine the viability of the company as an auto maker.

“If Tesla can satisfy the Model 3’s pent-up demand with a dependable and profitable vehicle it will finally justify a stock value that has it rivaling GM in capital value.