The $35,000 Model 3 passed regulatory requirements two weeks ahead of schedule, and the first 30 owners will receive their cars at the end of the month, Elon Musk said, paving the way for an ambitious production timeline. Musk said earlier this year that the Model 3 would arrive by July. The company appears to be making good on its stated trajectory, even as Tesla has been beset by production delays and missed deadlines.