  Elon Musk with the Model S  (Source:         Source: Inside
Line  Comments     Threshold   By flyingpants1 on 10/5/2012
9:59:01 PM , Rating: 4 The Model S is very nice, but Tesla's
2015 mainstream sedan, codename "BlueStar" is going to take over
everything. Here's my 100% scientific proof, based mostly on
guessing and wildly optimistic (but plausible) assumptions about
the future.  Price: I am predicting an MSRP of $37,500 USD
(before tax credit) which means ~$30,000 USD. While we're making
stuff up:  Weight: ~4000lbs, or at least a 10% reduction in
weight and size from the Model S, which means a boost in range,
I don't know how much, let's say around 10%. Maybe a hatchback
chassis like the Ford Focus Electric.  Battery: The Model S has
a 40kWh battery and goes 160 miles. With a reduction in weight,
we'd need a smaller battery pack to achieve the same range
(36kWh?), thus reducing the weight even further. Let's say we
opt for just 140 miles (31.5kWh).  If statements from Tesla are
to be believed, their cost