Tesla Model 2 Compact EV Enters the Rendering Blender Looking Like a Rebadged Cupra Born

Initial reports indicated that the assembly would take place in Northern Mexico. However, it was allegedly decided that the first cars should come to life in Austin, as Musk believes the engineers should be close to the assembly line. As for the biggest news when it comes to this model (pun intended), it is the rumored starting price of under $25,000.

This is where the reports end, and the speculation begins. This covers just about everything, from the car's name to the design, platform, powertrains, and everything else. The most logical move would be to christen it the Tesla Model 2. The moniker has surfaced several times over the years, though there is still nothing official about it, including the launch date. However, we all know how Tesla rolls, don't we? That said, it is likely a few years away, and its production kickoff is bound to be delayed several times.

In terms of styling, it's been said that it might look like a smaller Cybertruck, albeit without a bed, as the entire cabin and cargo area will be closed off, with the latter probably being accessible through a tailgate/liftgate. Its platform might be used for a fully autonomous vehicle, and that makes sense, as it would allow the automaker to keep the development and production costs in check, thus making the sub-$25k car possible. We expect the base grades to offer single-motor powertrains, whereas the upper specs might feature dual motors with eAWD and impressive outputs.

Now, while giving it a styling inspired by the bigger Cybertruck seems to be what Elon Musk wants, there have been several attempts to sketch it out, and the latest doesn't have anything to do with the brand's pickup. Instead, the digital artist, Theottle, used the Cupra Born as the foundation stone. The compact electric vehicle was virtually modified to look like a Tesla at the front, sides, and rear, and even though it does just that, it cannot shed its Volkswagen Group weight.

But why use the Cupra Born, which is the same car as the Volkswagen ID.3 beneath the skin? Because Musk jumped behind the wheel of an ID.3 a few years ago, part of his visit to Germany. Thus, it's all based on assumptions, as realistically speaking, nothing appears to have been decided when it comes to the Tesla Model 2. But could this design work, and would you approve this move if you could?