Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

Re:Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison by mikeash on Friday May 26, 2017 @10:59AM (#14424500)

That's exactly what it is. They have more than enough reservations for the Model 3 at this point, and have no reason to try for more until they work through most of the backlog. For someone looking at a Tesla, they would much rather get $70,000+ from them now than $35,000+ from them in a year or two. Add to this the fact that a lot of people have apparently managed to interpret Model 3 as an upgrade to Model S and you get a page like this.

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Re:Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison by rsync on Friday May 26, 2017 @02:53PM (#14426305)

"For someone looking at a Tesla, they would much rather get $70,000+ from them now than $35,000+ from them in a year or two."

If they want to sell more Model S, perhaps they should go check out a bottom of the line, zero options 3series/A4/CClass and see if they can bring their interior details and quality up, from below, to match those lower end cars.

Also, style and taste continue to march on ... large flat panels in your face, circa 2005, were a sign of luxury and sophistication. In 2017 it is the absence of panel displays that are a sign of luxury and sophistication.

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Re:Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison by prostoalex on Saturday May 27, 2017 @05:20AM (#14429475)

They're not particularly competitive on the interior front, for a variety of reasons.

1) They're still selling as many model S vehicles as thye can make. Perhaps the market will soften after Model 3 introduction or increase on Tesla's manufacturing capacity.

2) Any heavy add-on increases the weight of the vehicle and decreases the rated distance on a single electric charge. From their point of view it's better to let the aftermarket for interior accessories to develop, as then any add-on is at owner's discretion.

3) People who shop on interior will still go to their local Mercedes, BMW or Lexus dealer. Even other luxury brands (Infiniti, Cadillac, Acura) have had a tough time competing with decades of experience.

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Re:Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison by mikeash on Saturday May 27, 2017 @09:57AM (#14430065)

I don't think 1) is entirely true. The fact that they're pushing the S over the 3 like this would suggest that they wouldn't sell out their full production capacity naturally. Of course, it's far easier to put up a couple of web pages than to redesign the car, and they have a long way to go before they have to think about such radical changes.

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