Detroit: Tesla Motors says worldwide orders for its new lower-priced Model 3 electric car have hit 325,000. CEO Elon Musk says on Twitter Thursday that the number is still rising.end-ofLocation: United States, Michigan, Detroit.tesla-expect.The number of orders is unprecedented when compared with electric car sales worldwide. The deposits are refundable. It's not scheduled to go on sale until late next year.jpg Tesla has sold a total of 110,000 electric cars since it started doing business in 2008. Nissan says it has sold 211,000 electric Leafs since pedal assisted series Manufacturers distribution began in late 2010.

Customers must put down $1,000 to order the cars, which start at $35,000 and have a range of 215 miles per charge. Tesla has sold a total of 110,000 electric cars since it started doing business in 2008.The Palo Alto, California, company started taking orders March 31, shortly before Musk unveiled the car in Los Angeles. Tesla has sold a total of 110,000 electric cars since it started doing business in 2008