Despite the success that the Tesla vehicles are getting in Europe, large cars like Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X are very different from the most successful cars in the Old Continent. It looks like Tesla will in the future focus on designing vehicles specifically targeting Europe. It is currently completing its work at the Gigafactory in Berlin, which will also serve as a design location as well as a manufacturing facility.

A compact Tesla of 25 thousand euros

Elon Musk recently talked about this Gigafactory in the interview on this page, revealing that Tesla is designing a vehicle better suited to small and busy roads they have in Europe. “There are many talented designers and engineers in Europe” Musk said. “And many of the better ones want to work on truly original projects. They don’t just want to work on the European version of something that was originally designed in California. So, I think it’s very important to focus on original designs so that you can attract the best talent. “

As he had hinted in the past, Tesla is thinking of a specific vehicle for Europe. “I think a compact car, sedan or something like that is more suitable for Europe” Musk said again. “In the United States, the taste of most people is for very large cars. Instead, in Europe, small cars are preferred. If you try to park in busy urban environments, it is important to have a car that fits tight parking spaces “.

Thanks to the optimization of the efficiency and construction process of the batteries , Tesla has already talked about an economic Tesla worth 25 thousand euros. Based on the new batteries, there should be two Tesla economic models, one for Europe and the other for China. But, as often happens, it is not possible to deduce the timing from the words of Elon Musk: maybe these new cars will arrive in the next few years, but it is equally likely that we will have to wait a long time.