**[Tesla Suspected to Be Developing a New Compact SUV, Priced More Affordably]** BlockBeats reports that on April 9, insiders revealed Tesla is developing an all-new, smaller, and more affordable electric SUV. In recent weeks, the company has contacted suppliers to discuss the detailed plans for this compact SUV. This will be a new model, not a redesign of Tesla's existing Model 3 or Model Y. According to sources, the compact SUV will be manufactured in China, while another source indicated Tesla also plans to expand production to the U.S. and Europe. The vehicle measures 4.28 meters (approximately 14 feet) in length, significantly shorter than Tesla's best-selling Model Y SUV (approximately 15.7 feet). Previously, Elon Musk decided to cancel the highly anticipated low-cost electric car project in 2024, shifting the company's focus to robotaxis and humanoid robots. Whether this latest attempt to develop a smaller SUV signals a strategic return to mass-market manually-driven electric vehicles or aligns more closely with Tesla's vision for fully autonomous vehicles remains a critical question. According to insiders and an employee, this model may serve both purposes. The employee declined to confirm or deny details about any specific model but stated that, overall, Tesla's current goal is to create autonomous vehicles that also offer manual driving options. (Jin10)