Tesla Model 3 news, release date & update: Pre-orders piling up as Tesla promises driverless car on time

Tesla has promised that its highly-awaited electric vehicle, Model 3, is very much on track and that the company would be able to meet its schedule. Many tech enthusiasts have expressed doubts on the actual delivery of the electric car and whether it could be launched as promised.

The driverless car Tesla Model 3 is eagerly awaited as full autonomous capabilities are expected with level five hardware, writes Mobile&Apps. Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that with current upgrades, the Autopilot suite is bigger than the advanced cruise control.

With renewed processing powers, updated GPS and ultrasonic sensors, it is as if the Tesla Model 3 has a supercomputer inside, reported Wired in October. Musk has also stated that orders for the Model 3 vehicle will start shipping during the middle or latter part of 2018.

Although the Tesla Model 3 hardware upgrades would be standard, the self-driving car’s Autopilot features would be highly convenient and would cost around $8,000. Full network support for the electric vehicle will also be provided.

The Tesla Model 3 is expected to be smaller than the Model S. It is also said to feature the third generation battery technology. The entire range of customisation options haven’t been released yet.

The Tesla Model 3 is the most-anticipated electric car currently and as of June, pre-orders reportedly reached the 400,000 mark. It will be interesting to see how Tesla handles such massive demand for its car.

Tesla was criticised for introducing the autonomous functions even before it was tested and approved. As per The Week, Model 3 owners will get access to the Tesla Supercharger stations. The owners may also be offered a pay-as-you-go subscription to the stations where the owner needs to open an account and pay per kWh they need and not go for a lifetime access.