The Model 3 arrives Friday - here's a look at how Tesla's cars have evolved over the years

Tesla's big party for the Model 3 kicks off on Friday.

The electric automaker will reveal the production version of its long-awaited sedan to the first 30 customers who ordered one at a handover party. Tesla will then kick Model 3 production into high gear with the goal of producing 1,500 sedans in September and 20,000 cars in December.

We decided to take a look back at just how far Tesla cars have progressed, and within just the last year there's been a lot of change. Scroll down for a closer look.

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