Tesla to start pilot production on the Model 3 by February 20, volume production in July

https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Model-3-768x424.jpg 768w, https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Model-3-640x353.jpg 640w, https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Model-3-106x59.jpg 106w, https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Model-3-672x371.jpg 672w, https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Model-3.jpg 1314w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Tesla has announced that it will pause production at its California plant to prep it for Model 3 production. CEO Elon Musk hopes to begin early production by February 20, with volume