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Re:Tesla Model III to challenge BMW 3 Series by btian on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @08:49PM (#8040012)
I'd be very surprised if that's the case because the car would then be way cheaper than BMW 3-series.
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Re:Tesla Model III to challenge BMW 3 Series by bradleyland on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @11:02PM (#8040347)
The BMW 320i starts at $32,750 in the US. This is a relatively recent development though. The 328i (previously the entry model) starts at $37,300, which is more, but I wouldn't characterize $35k as "way" cheaper.

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/vehicles/2014/3/320is...

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Re:Tesla Model III to challenge BMW 3 Series by btian on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @11:15PM (#8040383)
Well, in the US you also get $7500-$10000 worth of tax credits depending on the state that you live in, and you also save on maintenance and fuel.

I can see the Model 3 selling in California for $35k after tax credits (which is $45k before).

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Re:Tesla Model III to challenge BMW 3 Series by InclinedPlane on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @11:16PM (#8040385)
One thing that it's important to remember is that pure electric cars are very different beasts from gas powered cars, including hybrids. With a hybrid you add equipment and you put a premium on weight, which creates a lot of complexity and difficult engineering. Electric cars have plenty of difficulties but by eliminating all of the gas engine parts it greatly simplifies the vehicle, which potentially can give rise to cost savings.
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