Recent content by AlexW

I wouldn't put too much weight on the SolarCity relationship. Yes, Elon's involved in both, but I'm sure there are a lot of companies that can, and have, built solar panel-based charging stations, and would happily do so for current and future competitors to Tesla. I'd agree with previous...

I'll definitely look up the specs on those cars and add them to the table. I guess a graph would be nice too. Quantifying the charging advantage is a great

Thanks for pointing that out guys. I will update the analysis with the more specific number for the 60kWh model. Lower curb weight will lower the work efficiency and make the 60 look a little worse compared to everything else than it does now.

Thanks kenliles. I'll be writing a lot more about Tesla, follow me @teslational. But I do have to point out that my conclusion was not actually that Tesla has a clear competitive advantage going forward. Against a lot of the competitors yes, but against the Renault, and in particular the...

I put together a little analysis of the work efficiency of the Model S vs other electric models such as the Leaf, Mitsu i-MiEV, a couple of Renault cars and the Mercedes SLS E-Cell. http://www.teslation.com/post/50880742296/teslas-57-technology-advantage-over-nissan