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As a shareholder since 2014 and a regular reader of these pages, I too am slightly discombobulated by the current state of play. Hear me out here - this is just a suggestion for your thoughts It seems the major concern for all EV companies now is demand as all the low-hanging fruit may have...

What’s happened to the S-curve of adoption!? Hiccup, new trend, FUD?

Bought shares in 2014; even most probably older than you; had endless cars; engineer etc I think my comment valid! For you this was even smugger than usual - deserves a snotklap! If you go back through my postings, you’ll know that I believe Tesla’s strength is assessing risk/ data and knowing...

As along term lurker and a share holder, I watch the current turmoil with some distress and interest! It seems that the narrow range has not helped the sales or perception of Tesla - it has always felt dangerous to me to rely on virtually one model in a few variations and colours. As other car...

We invested in Tesla in 2013/14 and have continued to add shares over the years. Most of these later investments are now under water while Tesla has been trading down or sideways for a long time now. Despite feeling a little discombobulated by this upheaval, we still have faith in the...

Recently I have read a number of comments on how 'rubbish/disappointing' the EQS is which surprised me as all the reviews I've seen of it rave about it as the best luxury EV available. Please enlighten me as to its failings! Thanks

Maybe the drop in share price is more driven by the predictions by 'those who should know' that 2024 will only see a YOY increase of around 20%? The share price is supported to an extent by perceived big growth? Also growth in revenue may be flat over 2024 - I don't know, I'm clutching at straws...

But will the cat show up at her own party?

Owning a BMW i3 for 6 years has convinced me that 'suicide doors' are a disaster and practically unuseable. They drive us crazy.... Just getting people or things in and out of the back seat is mission impossible - unless you have about 10 feet clear. They may look cool but I hate them with a...

Slightly OT but relevant to Tesla long term. I like many others would love a Cybertruck but as many have pointed out it is TOO big for most countries. The 'standard' size smaller trucks which sell like hot cakes in other countries (incl Europe) happen to be almost exactly 5% smaller (length...

As a long-term investor, I have found the Cybertruck reveal to be fascinating. After reading and watching as much as possible, it throws up some thoughts. Clearly the CT is next step for Tesla and opens the door to future products pursuing a more sophisticated path. The previous models were...

We drive a 6 year old BWM i3. It has thermo-plastic body panels which clean up as new still. Surely Tesla must have looked at this? I believe the primary problem with the i3 was the time and complication of the carbon-fibre and body panels Any thoughts on this?

I’m not concerned about the ‘ignorant’ public, I’m looking at ease of manufacture, cost of materials, efficiency and so on……. I’m a shareholder after all!

I think the Highland upgrade was great but a bit 'disappointing' technically. I feel the Cybertruck is a technical tour--de-force I just hope that the Juniper upgrade for the MY has brake and steer by wire; 48/800v; 4WS(?); Highland looks (or better/changed); better perceived quality That...

We’re talking drag coefficient so frontal area not relevant. The drag coefficient for the Cybertruck is higher than the Rivian!? But the Rivian will have less drag. I can only assume that aerodynamic efficiency does not like sharp edges!?

As an interested Tesla invested outsider, I'm surprised by the pricing reactions. At the original reveal I just thought that's wishful thinking! A Cybertruck for MY pricing - be realistic. In the end the only valid parameter is comparative pricing with what's available NOW But I agree it was...

How do you KNOW he doesn't? How many posters use their names?

Happens all the time with cars and the new version has been signaled for ages - hardly ambushed Keep your wits around you at all times!

A vent or two for 'styling'? Heaven forbid - we'll get to that horrible styling of so many newer cars littered with endless fake/closed off/too large/messy grilles Style over substance.... Not for me

Wasn’t that Wasn’t that some strange USA requirement to allow the i3 to be classified as an EV!?

Which ones particularly!?

Huh? Model S?

I’m astonished that anyone who is a serious coffee drinker/enthusiast will drink coffee that has stood for over 10 minutes! Furthermore it is a ritual to drink coffee and it should be savoured in a proper coffee cup sitting down in comfort….. The British have no idea of real coffee culture and...

As a Tesla shareholder since 2014 and an avid follower of TMC and all things EV, I watch the current situation and the share price with a mixture of trepidation and curiosity. Of course our earlier investments are still in good shape and only a few later added(during the last drop) are...

As a Tesla shareholder since 2014 and an avid follower of TMC and all things EV, I watch the current situation and the share price with a mixture of trepidation and curiosity. Of course our earlier investments are still in good shape and only a few later added(during the last drop) are...

Petrol only available as mail order!

I haven't read all the buff about the revised Model 3 so I don't know if this has been covered. Is there any chance the new version will have a hatchback? It would broaden appeal enormously with no downside I can see. Maybe even market both versions? Any categoric answers - not just speculation?

Our Jag I-Pace door handles are a challenge to almost everyone so I double click to extend them most of the time. Can be fun, can be irritating....

Oh dear our i3 has right rear and the I-Pace left front…..!

I don’t even match socks these days. Makes you look eccentric; trendy and/or careless Does it matter?

Flip side here (South Africa) Audi sponsored chargers cannot be used ‘properly’ by either our i3 or I-Pace without parking across two bays. Cables too short! These chargers are supposed to be universal….. Anyway the charger supplier is apparently changing the cables - I’ll believe it when I...

Lots of posters complained about the huge wiper parked at the A pillar at the edge of the windscreen on the beta Cybertrucks. But that is where it’ll be if this design is incorporated! I‘m beginning to suspect that the beta versions already have this windscreen wiper arrangement installed (and...

Thanks for the edit response. I'm in South Africa and the responder is in the UK - so photos difficult! I also can't wander out and inspect a few Teslas although I did crawl all over them when I was in the UK and thought they looked pretty fine and people were being picky. If they rattled and...

Please give it a break! I only have an I-Pace because Tesla aren’t here I‘ve been deep in Tesla shares since 2014 and am a HODLer I’m trying to get useful information - you’re being neurotic!

Better change your moniker lest you get tarred with the same brush!

Thanks for those useful replies! I'm on the Jag I-Pace forum (owning one) and recently there was a poster who has sold his I-Pace and bought a Model Y (built Berlin - 02/23). He is very happy with it but commented:- "It is a brand new model, produced in Berlin/Brandenburg in calender week...

As a Tesla investor and HODLer, I passed on the McElroy video on Tesla profits to friends for their information A few have come back and pointed out that Tesla have dropped their prices by more than the profits so must be now trading with negative profits?! Like Ford... How do I answer this...

Can/would/will Tesla shrink the Cybertruck by 10% all round for the rest of the world?! Can't see why it wouldn't work and it would be easier than tackling another design and indistinguishable from afar. Interior head height may be the only compromise but I'm sure they could work around that...

I think the Range Rover with open mirrors including caravan towing extensions is about 3 metres!

Im absolutely sure that the Range Rover and Model S figures are with folded mirrors

When I lived in rural UK a few years ago, I had a Porsche 944 and a beat-up old Saab 90. I lived down one of these bramble/hedgerow/stone wall roads..... When I wanted to go anywhere in a hurry or for 'fun', I took the Saab every time as I could just crash into the roadside if I came upon a...

In South Africa you can get personalised number plates for one-off $100 (could a couple of years ago!) Sorry it's not a Tesla - they haven't come here yet - we wait in vain!

Whilst we're writing about Ferrari 308s; small cars and European roads, some observations (am I preaching to the converted?!) We drive a BMW i3 and I-Pace in South Africa where the roads are similar to Aussie (ie between Europe and USA) I also drive a lot in Europe and lived in Britain for...

I would love Tesla to release (as part of the Highland project?) a hatchback and/or station wagon versions of the Model 3. Surely this could be done really cost effectively (based on the MY)? It would be a very popular car in Europe and other countries (not the USA?)

Likewise I've never been able to own a Ford for some (snobbish?) reason and a friend who owned a Cortina had a sign in the window "I couldn't afFORD anything better!" My Mini had "I'd rather eat worms than drive a FORD!" - taken from an American Hot Rod of the times Sorry, I'm being silly on...

Looks like we're being dragged down by Nio and Xpeng - again!

Just checked and Rivian and Lucid basically in the same boat.

Just a thought and/or question for the weekend...... Why do Xpeng and Nio track Tesla share price-wise? Chinese; EV only start-ups and NO Elon? Indeed Xpeng is down more than Tesla over 6 months (No Twitter drama here!); Nio similar to Tesla. They seem to move in some loose form of unison...

We have held a fair number of TLSA shares since 2014 with a few top ups along the way. Only the extra shares we bought recently 'on the way down' are underwater at present. We still have faith in Tesla and believe it is performing well and is fundamentally sound so we'll HODL... I'm far from an...

I discovered Tesla in 2014 and invested as we had some spare money (which we could afford to lose). Later I discovered TMC and have spent time on it virtually every day since then through the release of the Model X; announcement of the Model 3; the near-life-or-death ramp up of the M3...