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Re:Tesla Adds Titanium Underbody Shield and Aluminum Deflect... by darkmighty on Friday March 28, 2014 @03:00PM (#7489256)
It's the best strategy also because it makes sense to them to produce a car that has a controlled demand, since they're essentially limited by battery production. It also showcases the quality of the brand, associating it with reliability and luxury -- and it's a sedan, which has a smaller power requirement than other luxurious classes.
Re:Tesla Adds Titanium Underbody Shield and Aluminum Deflect... by toomuchtodo on Friday March 28, 2014 @03:18PM (#7489369)
> and it's a sedan, which has a smaller power requirement than other luxurious classes.

Model S vs the new Corvette Stingray

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VOqW...

If you need more power than that, you might as well bolt a turbine engine on your car.