johnlocke wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:55 pm Planned production is 50,000/yr.

Where did you see that ?

Many seem to forget that in March of 2016 when Tesla introduced the M3, it was only the $35K version that generated the 300K+ orders. Later other versions arrived, i.e. the up-sell. But as 2019 ends, very few of the $35K version were ever delivered to those that placed the initial 2016 orders for t...

Tried to order a $35K M3 today, and got the "savings" hyperbole and this; https://www.tesla.com/model3/design#payment Ok. So the cheapest Tesla you can buy TODAY is $39K. You get a bigger battery, an upgraded interior, and a better sound system. Sounds like a trade off to me. Did you ever...

This has been the problem with most shorter-ranged BEVs used as CABs, which is why I suspect that PHFCEVs using fuel cells as range extenders may be more viable for that job at the moment. If the BEVs have the necessary range to make it through an entire shift without charging, which at least some ...

Nubo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:07 pm Raises a point I've been making for a long time. It's great that you can get an update without scheduling with a dealer. But it is NOT great (nor ethical, imho) that updates are forced upon you without your express approval.

You don't need to update.

It's not a matter of preconceptions to say that a car with a higher roof and ground clearance and more upright seating position with less aggressive bolsters and more seat/steering wheel clearance is easier for people who have limited flexibility/strength to get into/out of, than one that requires ...

GetOffYourGas wrote:
Yes, but the US is NOT the Leaf's main market. Not by a long shot. I was talking internationally.

Hmmm … today in Norway Model 3 sold 15x Leaf.


https://twitter.com/alex_avoigt/status/ ... 6593878017

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/07/tesla-lays-off-more-workers-and-cuts-costs-ahead-of-model-y-reveal.html Tesla doesn't know where it will build the Model Y as it rolls out more layoffs and cost cuts How does the market react? TSLA up today of course! This Model Y reveal is a pure money grab and desp...

Long contended that Tesla should have stayed in the luxury car arena and concentrated more on the electrified trucking. That arena is unlimited. Don't be surprised if cities start banning smoking diesels if Tesla pulls off the last mile. They will be able to afford to do anything then. But Musk's d...

Interesting read: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4247546-tesla-shareholders-must-separate-ideology-investment Its not. The important thing to understand is that there are BILLIONs bet on the TSLA stock. It is the most shorted large cap stock. There is immense financial incentive to spread FUD all...