Tesla's Musk says Model 3 begins production Friday

The first $35,000 (£27,000) Tesla Model 3 vehicles will begin production on Friday after the electric car passed key regulatory tests ahead of schedule. The five-seat car will be able to travel 215 miles (133 kilometres) on a single charge and will be sporty, accelerating from zero to 60mph in under six seconds. Tesla's Model 3 sedan passed all regulatory requirements for production two weeks ahead of schedule, Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday night. Tesla's Model 3 sedan passed all regulatory requirements for production two weeks ahead of schedule, Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday night The first models of the 35,000 (£27,000) electric vehicle begin production this week. The five-seat sedan will travel 215 miles (133 kilometres) on a single charge.