VW plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than $23K: source

Re:VW plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than $23K:... by cmrdporcupine on Friday November 09, 2018 @09:21AM (#18414502)

Sure, good point, why do so? But then why put out press releases and marketing material that imply that Tesla has performed the miracle of creating an "affordable" (well, $35k USD is still beyond 90% of people's pricepoint in reality) car for the masses?

They've done no such thing. They've made another vehicle to compete with BMW, Audi, and Mercedes. Which is fine, but let's call it what it is. There is no such thing as a $35k Model 3, and it could still be many years before we see one.

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Re:VW plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than $23K:... by rohit2412 on Friday November 09, 2018 @08:01PM (#18419300)

I don't think Elon musk or Tesla fans will ever say that.

Truth is, Tesla sells well. Chevy bolt does not sell that well. And one of the major reason Tesla sells so well (50k model3 at 50k$ in a quarter) is because of the futuristic hype and image. So they will never admit that Tesla makes just another premium car, or that autopilot is just another driver assistance program.

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