Tesla Fires a Shot across the Competition's Bow

There is a market for 200-mile range BEV.

 

Another way of saying "Guys, I'm not kidding. I really need to sell a lot of these batteries."

 

Still waiting for the Android version....

 

the market for 200 mile range cars is reserved for manufacturers without a nationwide charging network

 

What does that mean?

Remember, many people cannot afford such an expensive purchase. Others simply don't need that much EV range.

Also, the network is nowhere near capacity needed for supporting the masses. In fact, the current available only proves viability.

 

well, for one thing, we can look at sales of 200 mile range vehicles

 

SUre there is. Many people could use one to commute 20 miles each way and have the buffer needed for traffic difficulties, an occasional stop, HVAC needs and of course cold. But a 200 mile range car would have to sell for well less than one with a 300 mile range. But it could sell, sure enough, and even outsell the 300 mile one as a second car.

 

But not a big one for 200 mile BEVs that cost more than a 300 mile one.

 

jalopnik: 'audi ceo admits it is years behind tesla'

'deusmann said they are working toward a competitive vehicle by 2024.'

but where will tesla be by then?

 

One that has been crashed with a salvage title like that one?

 

Sure. If Toyota would come out with a Prius EV with 200 mile range for less than ~$30K it could sell.
I'd get one as my second car. Even at 150 miles.

Mike

 

there aren't any used tesla bargains around here.when i search, i give up, thinking, i might as well buy new. the old adage, 'a new car depreciates x percent as soon as it's been driven off the lot' does not apply to tesla.

 

green car reports: when shopping for a used tesla, a video by 'rich rebuilds' can help keep you out of hot water. 'here are the must do's, before buying a used tesla'

 

according to tesla's misleading website, i can buy a model 3 for 38k. less 9k fed and state tax credit, that's 29k.
i can't find a used model 3 close to that, never mind anywhere below it.

 

What's the Fed rebate these days?

 

I'm aware of the program.

But I thought Tesla has been weaned off (or nearly there).

Now if @bisco is getting $9k in rebates back, does that mean Taxachussetts rebates are approaching $9k .

Just checking the math for future reference .