I get it all the time. When they do not recognize Tesla, they usually ask again, then there is a pause. . . .Where is it made?, somewhere in Europe? No, it is manufactured right here in California. About then you can see the light bulb turning on, or another Where? California, they bought the old Toyota plant in Fremont. Fremont is between San Jose and Oakland. Now the light bulb really gets bright and I frequently get "could I buy one of these? This is the coolest car I have ever seen! Then I respond, "Yes you can and you will never need to buy gas again."