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All these changes would escalate costs well beyond the purported $25,000 target. White warns that the project, if pursued, would evolve into a different vehicle altogether—more akin to a low-cost utility vehicle rather than a scaled-down Cyber Cab.
In summary: A "Tesla with a steering wheel and standard controls" is feasible but is a complex engineering feat that would surpass the modest budget suggested by rumors.
Upcoming Models in Shanghai and Factory Capacity
White discusses Tesla's strategic focus on the Giga Shanghai facility, which is ramping up production. Codenamed models like E41 and D50—interpreted as standard versions of the Model Y and Model 3—are expected to commence production around mid-2026.