Musk teases two new EVs, a cheaper $25K hatchback likely soon

by IANS |

San Francisco, May 17 (IANS) Outgoing Twitter CEO Elon Musk has teased two new electric vehicles (EVs) during its annual shareholder's meeting, saying one new EV is already in the manufacturing process.

One of the new vehicles might be the $25,000 hatchback that Musk mentioned back in 2020 during the company's battery day, reports TechCrunch.

"I just want to emphasise that we are actually building a new product. We are actually designing a new product. We're not sitting on our hands here," Musk told the gathering at the meeting in Austin, Texas, late on Monday.

"Both the design of the products and the manufacturing techniques are head and shoulders above anything else that is present in the industry," he added.

Tesla previously teased two new models at its Investor Day in March.

"We'll probably make in excess of 5 million units per year of these two models combined," Musk said.

At the meeting, Tesla's board clarified there was no succession plan for Musk.

Musk also said he has no intention of stepping down as Tesla CEO.

"I think Tesla's going to play an important role in AI and AGI and I think I need to oversee that to make sure it's good," he was quoted as saying.

Shares of Tesla remained somewhat flat after the meeting, rising only about 1 per cent in after-hours trading.

Latest News
Top psephologist says PM Modi's connect with women to propel NDA to '400 paar' Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:48 PM
Covid-19 worsened 'silent' spread of antimicrobial resistance: WHO Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:42 PM
Govt working on setting up Maritime Development Fund akin to Power Finance Corp, REC Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:38 PM
Several killed and injured after junta airstrikes in Myanmar Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:35 PM
South Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement amid warming ties: Seoul official Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:33 PM
CM Vijayan loses cool when asked if elections would be assessment of his governance Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:31 PM
Brand owners may look at chess GM Gukesh and others for endorsement deals Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:29 PM
Global connected car sales to exceed 500 million in 2030, India to be among top nations Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:11 PM
INDIA bloc aims to divide the country on religious grounds: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:07 PM
FairPoint: If mangoes were for bail, then CM Kejriwal would ride out of jail Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:01 PM
Hulkenberg to leave Haas for Sauber at the end of F1 season 2024 Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:54 PM
Kia's net profit up 32.5 pc in Q1; India sales drop due to aging models, geopolitical factors Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:47 PM
We will implement UCC in entire country, it is 'Modi ki Guarantee': Amit Shah Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:45 PM
Three dead after mini car falls into paddy field in Japan Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:09 PM
Amid scorching heat, Tripura East records 55 pc turnout till 1 p.m. Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:07 PM