Everything we know so far about the upcoming Tesla Model Q

Tesla is rumored to be working on a new EV dubbed the Model Q – here’s everything we know about the secretive new car.

Originally named Model 2, the rumored all-electric is suspected to be a more affordable offering from the carmaker. 

CEO Elon Musk has previously revealed that the company is working hard on lower-priced models and it seems they could be here sooner than you’d think. 

Speaking during a Q3 earnings call in October, he said ‘we are still on track to deliver our affordable models starting in the first half of 2025’.

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What do we know about the Tesla Model Q?

Next year is shaping up to be an exciting one for Tesla as it is reportedly primed to release a couple of new EVs – the much talked about Model Y Juniper and the Model Q. 

While we’ve seen glimpses of the new Model Y out on the road in California – there’s been much less chatter about the Model Q. 

Although Tesla has yet to publicly confirm the existence of the EV – in an investors meeting between the carmaker and Deutsche Bank, Tesla’s Travis Axelrod referred to a new vehicle he called ‘Model Q’.

The company is continuing to keep tight-lipped about any specifics relating to the Model Q, but the latest rumors suggest it could be available with two battery options: a 53 kWh and a 75 kWh and a range of around 300 miles. 

Its also been suggested that the car will have two motor configurations, with a more powerful offering for those who want it.

In keeping with its rumored lower price tag, the Model Q will have a stripped-back interior without physical switchgear.

It’s thought it will have a large touchscreen display, which can be used to control everything you need including your navigation system, climate control and the various vehicle settings. 

It could be a more affordable option

Musk has previously confirmed Tesla is working on more affordable models. 

In the same investor meeting mentioned above, Musk said the Model Q ‘will cost less than $30k with subsidies, or $37,499 if Trump cancels the IRA tax credit’ – making the car a lot cheaper than previous releases. 

Currently, the cheapest Tesla is the Model 3 with prices starting at $44,000, with the most expensive being the Cybertruck Cyberbeast which costs over $100,000. 

According to the Independent, the compact Model Q is set to be released in the first half of 2025 – but its release doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll get a production-ready car.

Think back to when Tesla launched the Cybertruck back in 2019, but didn’t make first deliveries until late 2023. 

For now, Tesla hasn’t confirmed any pricing or release date details but we’ll let you know as soon as they do – until then, watch this space.