Elon has hinted a few times recently that there is a next-gen more affordable vehicle in the works. Assuming this vehicle is sold with a base around $25k to $30k, how do you think Tesla will be able to manufacture it to keep costs down far enough to extract a decent margin?
Some guesses, I really have no idea about manufacturing costs so I could be way off:
Smaller car with smallish battery (with future drop in pack costs) to get ~ 200 miles. Battery pack cost < $5,000.
Cheaper power train / electronics.
Less color options.
Cheaper manufacturing methods derived from Model 3 / Y experiences (i.e. reduced wiring)
Perhaps based margins will be low with expectation that EAP/FSD will have a high take rate.
Thoughts?
Some guesses, I really have no idea about manufacturing costs so I could be way off:
Smaller car with smallish battery (with future drop in pack costs) to get ~ 200 miles. Battery pack cost < $5,000.
Cheaper power train / electronics.
Less color options.
Cheaper manufacturing methods derived from Model 3 / Y experiences (i.e. reduced wiring)
Perhaps based margins will be low with expectation that EAP/FSD will have a high take rate.
Thoughts?