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Can anybody explain why Model S is so rediculously expensive? How come the car with just a battery and two electrical motors costs the same price as my 911 which is piece of art in engineering? What is the real profit margin for TM?
What is the real profit margin for TM?
This piques my interest.
Has there been any discussion among TSLA investors regarding when the Model S may turn a profit? (This is just my ignorance; perhaps the company is already in the black.)
In my mind, it's a $50k car since the upper end is mostly battery cost (or Perf wiring/inverter stuff). Or maybe a $30k car, depending on how you view the the 40kwh battery. So, yea, its other intangibles like interior aren't really going to match competitors at the high end of the price range.that there is no way this is a 100k car.
Elon has stated they can be profitable off just selling 8k Model Ss a year. They expect to begin paying back the loans at the end of the year and be profitable next year.
My problem? I am fine. Thank you. But if I am right and Tesla is pushing severely overpriced product Tesla will have problem. And very soon. I guess that number of people who are ready to pay $100K for the car which should really cost twice less is very limited.I think your problem begins at "just a battery"...
In my mind, it's a $50k car since the upper end is mostly battery cost (or Perf wiring/inverter stuff). Or maybe a $30k car, depending on how you view the the 40kwh battery. So, yea, its other intangibles like interior aren't really going to match competitors at the high end of the price range.
How come the car with just a battery and two electrical motors costs the same price as my 911 which is piece of art in engineering? What is the real profit margin for TM?
They've said they make the best margins on cars with the most options, that's true with every manufacturer, so I'm sure that's part of the decision on roll outs.Do you suppose then that Tesla short changed the interior experience and is pushing the 85 kWh variants in order to make that profit earlier?
My problem? I am fine. Thank you. But if I am right and Tesla is pushing severely overpriced product Tesla will have problem. And very soon. I guess that number of people who are ready to pay $100K for the car which should really cost twice less is very limited.
My problem? I am fine. Thank you.
But if I am right and Tesla is pushing severely overpriced product Tesla will have problem. And very soon.
I guess that number of people who are ready to pay $100K for the car which should really cost twice less is very limited.
Very nice.
Has anyone here on TMC plotted the growth of Model S reservations? Would be interesting to see how that rate changes in the second half of this year when the vehicle starts hitting the production numbers.
My problem? I am fine. Thank you. But if I am right and Tesla is pushing severely overpriced product Tesla will have problem. And very soon. I guess that number of people who are ready to pay $100K for the car which should really cost twice less is very limited.
You can not compare Model S and 911. Different cars, made with different ideas in mind for different people. You can compare 911 with Roadster. I like 911 much better!Dig through the reviews here, and you will find several people who prefer the driving experience of the Model S to the 911.
You can not compare Model S and 911. Different cars, made with different ideas in mind for different people. You can compare 911 with Roadster. I like 911 much better!
I'm not so sure about $40-50K for the battery. I can believe that Tesla would be happy to sell this battery for 40-50k. It doesn't mean that it's the real cost of the battery.AO didn't mean you have a problem. The 'problem' is your understanding the cost of the battery in the vehicle
There are tons of 'designer' clothing manufacturers that would disagree. I would say Apple would disagree.
The 85kWh battery alone costs about $40-$50. I assume that is what you mean by "twice less".
A Bimmer 7 series is the same cost what say you there?