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Business Insider has published 2 stories recently.
The first one about the Model 3 "Three things Tesla must deliver for the Model 3 to succeed".
The second one a less positive spin on the Edmunds test "Model S brilliant but too many problems".
Good article in today's fin review:
http://www.afr.com/p/technology/tesla_supercar_to_arrive_in_september_qFzXdtnlXncW3jQhnfBLIN
I agree - if thy have factored in federal incentives to that $35k, depending on prevailing rate of exchange the vehicle will be at least $50k to factor in about $10k for transport / import duty and the rest in GST and stamp duty. At this price bracket LCT fortunately wouldn't apply.3. Remain affordable. This is anyone's guess. If the Model 3 comes in at $35k USD, it will cost somewhere around $50,000 in Australia - by no means a true "mass market" car. I can only hope that by that time, we'll have significant incentives for electric vehicles in Australia, and hopefully bring the car price right down.
I agree - if thy have factored in federal incentives to that $35k, depending on prevailing rate of exchange the vehicle will be at least $50k to factor in about $10k for transport / import duty and the rest in GST and stamp duty. At this price bracket LCT fortunately wouldn't apply.
And even if there were one how many would vote green to ensure that happens? I doubt Labour would. I would but very much am in the minority.Judging by Tesla's previous actions, I imagine the $35k would include government incentives and before "options" like the Tech Package. If that's the case, it could push our price above $50k. I just hope we get our incentives by then...when's the election?
Ironically we don't even need an election, we just need the coal and power generation inductry to realise that large scale adoption of EVs would help to save their bacon and suddenly the compliant sock puppets in both the ALP and Coalition would be falling over themselves to provide generous subsidies .... until the EV batteries were able to store and supply power to the houses they are plugged into.Judging by Tesla's previous actions, I imagine the $35k would include government incentives and before "options" like the Tech Package. If that's the case, it could push our price above $50k. I just hope we get our incentives by then...when's the election?
Why do they have a photo of a roadster as the headline image -_-'
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Regarding the Business Insider Article on the Model 3 - it highlights some of the issues that Tesla will face when Journalists don't adequately obsess over the brand like us
They point out three problems:
1. Battery Range. They think they need around 290 - 320km range for people to be comfortable. The Model 3 will be about 20% smaller than the Model S, so working off the 60kwh battery, which currently has a range of around 330km (EPA), and doing a straight up conversion, we would likely see around a 260km range. However, with the advances in lithium battery technology, the gigafactory, and the fact that the Model 3 is around 3 years away, I wouldn't be surprised if Tesla could easily achieve the 300km range that people would be comfortable with.
2. Charge time. They think that it takes too long to charge at the moment, and people won't tolerate standing around waiting for 30 minutes to charge. They say that a battery swap system is needed, where every swap is $60-$80 USD. This completely ignores how users charge their cars. You no longer have to go to a petrol station to fuel your car, you do it at home, every night if need be. You don't wait around, it's just charging overnight. If you need to take a long road trip, which probably only affects 5% of the user base, then waiting for it to charge over lunch or dinner is really not a big deal.
3. Remain affordable. This is anyone's guess. If the Model 3 comes in at $35k USD, it will cost somewhere around $50,000 in Australia - by no means a true "mass market" car. I can only hope that by that time, we'll have significant incentives for electric vehicles in Australia, and hopefully bring the car price right down.
Great not to be sending money to the Middle East. Back on the camels for them.
Great not to be sending money to the Middle East. Back on the camels for them.
Ultimately I'd like to have 100kWh of stationary batteries and all of my roof area collecting sunlight for power. From the shareholder call Elon is forecasting battery prices at or below $US100 per kWh in 10 years - making that a $10k battery capable of powering the house and car for days - that will spell the end of most fossil fuel power. It'll be resisted tooth and nail, and you can bet both major political parties here will try to stop it to protect the vested interests, but it is inevitable.
Great not to be sending money to the Middle East. Back on the camels for them.
Even with 6kW of solar panels our average home use is about 13 kwH per day and that's without charging a Tesla. Granted that's mostly off peak to make use of cheaper off peak rates and to maximize our feed in during the day so that would most likely be different if our power usage was more evenly distributed. We don't have gas to the house so our cooking is induction and in winter the solar gets hot water gets an electric boost. The missus is constantly running the air con when she's home - there's about a one week gap in March and September between switching to reverse cycle and vice-a-versa.A 100kWh battery? Cripes. Don't you think 20-40kWh is a little saner? Even on terrible solar days they still produce some power, and outside your car, you're likely to see ever increasing efficiencies in power consumption inside the home.
Even with 6kW of solar panels our average home use is about 13 kwH per day and that's without charging a Tesla. Granted that's mostly off peak to make use of cheaper off peak rates and to maximize our feed in during the day so that would most likely be different if our power usage was more evenly distributed. We don't have gas to the house so our cooking is induction and in winter the solar gets hot water gets an electric boost. The missus is constantly running the air con when she's home - there's about a one week gap in March and September between switching to reverse cycle and vice-a-versa.
If you want to be off the grid you've also got to allow for a few rainy days. Mind you if you have more efficient panels and inverters that will also go along way.
If the present Coal-ition Government remains in power the smog will be removed from Sydney but remain over the Hunter Vally, or in Victoria over the LaTrobe Valley as most of our power will still be coal generated.A 100kWh battery? Cripes. Don't you think 20-40kWh is a little saner? Even on terrible solar days they still produce some power, and outside your car, you're likely to see ever increasing efficiencies in power consumption inside the home.
I live in Manly and literally every day I can see the smog layer that Sydney produces. It's abhorrent and is a continuous reminder that we have a long way to go. Thankfully that smog layer will likely be gone in 20-30 years, not because of climate change, but simply because of the economics of electric mobility.
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Ironically the Middle East is investing heavily in solar.
A 100kWh battery? Cripes. Don't you think 20-40kWh is a little saner? Even on terrible solar days they still produce some power, and outside your car, you're likely to see ever increasing efficiencies in power consumption inside the home.
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