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Tesla’s rumored Model Q hatchback, with a sub-$30K price, targets BYD Dolphin and Volkswagen ID.3 in the affordable EV segment. The anticipated H1 2025 launch has analysts revising stock price targets, hinting at a market-altering shift for Tesla.
Tesla’s Sub-$30K Model Q Gains Traction in Speculation
Everyone from industry watchers to devoted fans has been wondering when Tesla will introduce a model priced below $30,000 to appeal to a wider range of consumers. The EV behemoth did introduce the Cybercab not long ago, and it will likely sell for less than $30,000—but for now, it's more of a specialty offering.
Nevertheless, the most compelling evidence that Tesla is developing a hatchback has just emerged, and experts are understandably focusing on this intriguing piece of information.
Specifically, GlobalChinaEV recently made headlines when it revealed that during an investor meeting, Tesla told Deutsche Bank that it plans to release a cheaper model, called Q, for less than $30,000 in the first half of 2025. This will help it compete with BYD Dolphin and Volkswagen ID.3 in China. Continuing, the publication mentioned:
"The Model Q will use a lithium iron phosphate battery pack with 53 kWh and 75 kWh capacity configurations on single and dual-motor drive variants, with an estimated range of 500 km."
Analysts See Market Expansion for Tesla’s Model Q
This intriguing piece of information is now leading veteran analysts like Future Fund's Gary Black to upgrade Tesla's stock price. Black has increased his target price for Tesla shares from $300 to $380, based on the assumption of a substantial expansion in the EV giant's Total Addressable Market (TAM). Just so you know, hatchbacks make about 15% of the world's vehicle sales.
Naturally, there are many who continue to harbor skepticism towards the alleged Model Q, particularly considering that the disclosed information contradicts clear SEC regulations.
Optimus, Tesla's bipedal robot, is still getting a lot of praise for its capabilities. Approximately 1,000 Optimus robots will be in use across Tesla's production floors by the year 2025, according to a recent report by Bank of America.
Optimus Robot and Advanced Technologies Drive Tesla’s Stock
Last but not least, WCCFTECH reports that CFRA has raised its target price for Tesla shares to $450 today. The reason given is the increasing valuation premium that is attributed to several emerging technologies, such as "a ride-hailing app, a humanoid robot, AI computing, and fully self-driving vehicles."
