Tesla makes its first Model 3 (update: pictures!)

After months of waiting and no shortage of hype, Tesla’s first Model 3 is finally rolling off the production line. Elon Musk has revealed that the initial production unit is ready (not pictured as of this writing) pending a “final checkout.” Musk will get the first car, as he has with earlier models, but he didn’t call dibs — while Ira Ehrenpreis was the first to plunk down a full deposit, he gave that spot to Musk as a birthday present. It’s safe to say that either would be part of an exclusive club given that a mere 30 Model 3s will reach buyers by the end of July.

 

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