Don't worry, Tesla Model S owners: you're still number one in Elon Musk's heart.。 The luxury electric automaker has focused a lot of energy on producing the affordable Model 3 for entry-level sedan buyers. That apparently left some Model S owners facing an identity crisis about whether they should slum it for one of the newer rides. 。 So Tesla published a blog post Thursday
。So Tesla published a blog post Thursday
。reassuring rich Model S drivers 。 clearing up any confusion about the official hierarchy of the Tesla vehicle line. 。SEE ALSO:The Detroit automaker who killed Tesla in new self-driving car rankings。   The apple of Tesla's eye won't be the $35,000 Model 3, with its entry-level aspirations and potentially paradigm-shifting sales goals. It's not the Model X SUV, either, which is gaining momentum and selling better lately than any other time in its history. The Model Y is nothing but a figment of Musk's imagination for now. So there's only one car that holds the crown: the $68,000-plus Model S. 。Mashable Light SpeedWant more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories?Mashable Light SpeedWant more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories?Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter.
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。 "While Model 3 will be our newest car, it isn’t 'Version 3' or the next generation Tesla," the post reads. "Our higher priced premium models still include the most advanced technology and the best driving experience we have to offer."。 Musk also reminded the Twitterverse that the Model S is superior last month: 。
Musk also reminded the Twitterverse that the Model S is superior last month:
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So when the Model 3 hits the roads late this year, don't expect to see any fewer Model S cars in your nearest gated community. The Model S will be even more of a status symbol -- because Tesla said so. 。 Featured Video For You 。Featured Video For You 。I tried a self-driving car in London and lived to tell the tale
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