Tesla is finally ready to offer a version of its Model 3 sedan with a starting price of $35,000. The company on Thursday began accepting orders for the lower-priced version, with delivery in two to four weeks. The new offering is a milestone for Tesla, whose chief executive, Elon Musk, has long promised a $35,000 model. “This has been something we’ve been working toward since the beginning of the company,” Mr. Musk said in a conference call with reporters. “It has been insanely difficult.”The automaker also began selling a Model 3 version with a range of 240 miles and a starting price of $37,000.

Source: New York Times February 28, 2019 22:19 UTC