Re:The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (2006)
by forgetsusername on Monday April 04, 2016 @08:24AM
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>They're well-made, sure, but they're foremost a luxury and status symbol.
Not sure why this opinion is downvoted, but I agree.
The Model S is quite an engineering feat, particularly the D. But the Model 3? There are quite a few cars in that segment that have the performance and "luxury" of that car for cheaper. Being electric (and a Tesla) is the only selling point, and I don't value it that much.
I want an electric car as a commuter; something that I can go back and forth to work in every day, and charge at night. A high-torque, RWD electric car is a tough sell for the winters we get here, especially at the ~$50,000 CDN it will likely cost.
Re:The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (2006)
by erikpukinskis on Monday April 04, 2016 @08:07PM
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Why is high torque a problem? They have traction control, so they only apply as much torque as they can without slipping.
Re:The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (2006)
by seanmcdirmid on Monday April 04, 2016 @09:13AM
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That doesn't apply yet in China.
They're well-made, sure, but they're foremost a luxury and status symbol. They're better than other status symbols because they actually have functional value that comes close to their market value, but they're still a status symbol.
However it seems that Tesla is actually trying to reduce its price point to make their products more affordable -- and that they're not as interested in treating their product as a fashion brand (yet).