Model S Buyers: What's Your Income?

[Robert.Boston]

Suggestion: if you have fluctuating income (commissions, whatever), report the 5-year median.

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Let's spare a thought for those hardworking (and seemingly overworked) folks at Tesla many of whom apparently do not fall in the higher income bands in this poll (and might possibly struggle to afford a Model S if they cared to):

Tesla Motors Salaries | Glassdoor
Tesla Motors Reviews | Glassdoor

[ckessel]

This average strikes me as pretty typical for the market segment. I'd guess it's a lot of 2-income professions (both doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc) or 1 higher income (~100k) and the other a more typical (~50k). All are folks quite well off on the scale of things, but most aren't "model S out of spare cash" wealthy.

[Robert.Boston]

btw, >$500k folks aren't always "swimming' in cash." Between alimony, child support, mortgages, lease payments, property upkeep, tuition, horses, moorings, etc., there are high-income people can't write a check for $90k. I don't have much sympathy for their "plight," but I certainly know a few in that category. We all make choices....

[Arnold Panz]

btw, >$500k folks aren't always "swimming' in cash." Between alimony, child support, mortgages, lease payments, property upkeep, tuition, horses, moorings, etc., there are high-income people can't write a check for $90k. I don't have much sympathy for their "plight," but I certainly know a few in that category. We all make choices....

Amen! My father the accountant always told me that it's not about how much you earn, but how much you save. A millionaire who spends everything (or goes into debt) is poorer than someone who makes $100k and saves 20% every year. They key to living (and buying a Model S) is living below your means. It's paradoxical, but many very high earners live beyond their means. Case in point -- I just saw today that Leigh Steinberg (the inspiration for Jerry McGuire) filed for bankruptcy protection.

[EVNow]

Interesting to see about 40% being in the top 2% (actually 2.6% have >$200k). I'd have thought it would be a lot more.

I should also note that - it depends a lot on where you are. $200k goes a long way in MO compared to the West Coast or North East.

[Trnsl8r]

Interesting to see about 40% being in the top 2% (actually 2.6% have >$200k). I'd have thought it would be a lot more.

I should also note that - it depends a lot on where you are. $200k goes a long way in MO compared to the West Coast or North East.

Kind of goes along with our forum sample I think, where currently about 28% are planning to get a Signature edition.

[ElSupreme]

I entered based on this years tax return. Next year I'll probably move up one spot.

[Todd Burch]

btw, >$500k folks aren't always "swimming' in cash."

They can feel free to cry me a river .

[Odenator]

I'm interested in knowing the income distribution of Roadster owners. I tried searching the archives without success. Does anyone know if someone took a poll of this question?