Recent aerial imagery of Tesla's Texas Gigafactory hints at the commencement of production for the company's most affordable model to date, known as the Model 2 or internally as Project Redwood. Speculations abound that the Model 2 will boast a 54 kWh battery pack, providing an estimated range of approximately 250 miles (around 402 kilometers), and will sport larger dimensions and a rear seat, differentiating it from the Cybercab. Drones have captured images of a camouflaged test vehicle, which resembles a scaled-down version of the Model Y, fueling market rumors that this could be an early prototype of the Model 2. Furthermore, Tesla's Texas Gigafactory is in the midst of production line construction and paint shop expansion, potentially in anticipation of the 2026 Model Y Juniper refresh and possibly also for the initial production runs of the Model 2.
