Elon Musk has hinted at a new family electric vehicle from Tesla, stating the company is preparing a model "cooler than a minivan." This could refer to a large SUV based on the Cybertruck, which would fill the three-row vehicle niche in the brand's lineup. There's even speculation that Musk might go further and create a four-row crossover.

The discussion was sparked by a social media post where Musk responded to a request for a minivan. Instead, the Tesla CEO indicated something more interesting is in the works. Additional interest came from his repost of renders showing a three-row SUV in the Cybertruck style.

This essentially marks the first indirect signal that Tesla is considering expanding its lineup with a large family electric car featuring unconventional design.

Using the Cybertruck platform seems like a logical step. This would allow the company to reduce costs through parts sharing and bring the new model to market faster.

Tesla CyberSUV
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An alternative scenario involves launching an extended version of the Model Y. A Model Y L with a longer wheelbase and three rows of seats already exists and is sold in China and Australia.

With the end of Model X production, Tesla now has a gap in the large family SUV segment. This is significant because three-row models remain one of the most popular segments in the U.S. market.

A new SUV could serve as a way to monetize the Cybertruck platform and revive sales growth amid slowing demand for the current lineup.

If Tesla does introduce a CyberSUV, it would represent a logical expansion of its model range. This move would strengthen the company's position in the mass market while continuing to leverage its key strengths: unconventional design and technological innovation.