Elon Musk confirms Tesla is planning to build a Model X-based minibus

Two weeks ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the second part of his master plan for the upstart automaker. In it, he divulged that Tesla would build a commercial vehicle called 'Tesla Semi,' along with a few other intriguing tidbits -- including the fact that autonomous Teslas might compete with Uber in the future.

Last Friday, however, in response to some pestering by automotive website Jalopnik, Musk admitted that Tesla is planning to build an EV minibus based upon the Model X platform.

This revelation stemmed from the passage in the 'Master Plan, Part Deux' that stipulates the producing of a "high passenger-density urban transport" vehicle -- i.e. a 'bus.'

Now, I think most of us took this to mean a city bus, based upon the 'Tesla Semi' name of the platform, which indicates a large, heavy duty vehicle. However, Jalopnik took this to mean Tesla might also build a relatively small minibus based upon the Model X platform.

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This feels like a large logical leap to make. Despite the misguidedness of this conclusion, Musk jumped all over it and confirmed such plans. Though, to be honest, I very much doubt they were apart of Musk's masterplan.

That said, Volkswagen is believed to be working on an all-electric microbus like the concept VW showed at CES this January, called BUDD-e. Being the consummate competitor that he is, Musk likely seized on Jalopnik's misinterpretation of his plans and adjusted them accordingly.

So, there you have it. Now you have a Model B (for bus) to look forward to, along with the Model 3, and Tesla Semi. Though, I wouldn't hold your breath. It's probably a long way off.

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