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Where would you draw the line? Many people can't afford a $20,000 car either. $35,000 compared to the $80,000 or so Model S seems like an economy car. It is all relative. There will always be naysayers no matter what they do so no need to worry about that.
Yeah, I kind of agree with this. Nobody asks what the S and E stand for with Mercedes, although they did originally stand for something: E for Einspritzmotor (fuel injected) and S for Sonderklasse (special class). However, I'm really surprised that it isn't the Model C, since it will be competing with the C class (as far as I know, the C doesn't stand for anything, it's just part of the A-class, B-class, C-class progression). Or if you go by Euro-segments, then Gen III is more likely to be a D segment than an E segment. There's always a chance that this trademark isn't in fact for the Gen III, but something else. I assume they have a grand naming scheme in mind, but it's hard to say what it is.
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PwrOutage
Member
I also agree. They can talk about carbon efficient, charging, price, cargo... Makes the most sense to me.
I agree the association with the S and E classes of Mercedes is very important since they are among the best known global brands that define the market Tesla is selling in. I think the model E is probably better positioned if associated with the E class since that's upscale of the C (and about the same size). The fact that they are targeting under 35k in North America which may be more comparable to C doesn't really change this. In Europe and China Tesla prices will be considerably higher because of import costs and tariffs and while this will in fact be Tesla's entry level model it is better positioned as comparable to a "better than entry level" Mercedes.
EVNow
Well-Known Member
spatterso911
P100DL - Raven
It may also be a little bit of Tesla humor... I'm sure many had wondered if the next car would be named the Model T, so he picks E which rhymes but upends expectations (and avoids people calling Tesla presumptuous). Personally I prefer the sound of Model C, it also rhymes, and fits with the car being third generation.
Could Model E just be a ruse out of frustration with trademark squatters (just joking).
Could Model E just be a ruse out of frustration with trademark squatters (just joking).
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/show...-need-to-find-a-better-name-for-it-quot/page8
Maybe he changed his mind?
sp4rk
Banned
I have applied for Trademarks before and it is my understanding that you cannot "sit" on them.
The goods or services that the mark applies to must have been used in interstate commerce once (even in test) to show it is a legitimate "product".
As such, I don't understand how Gen3 could be Model E, unless it's further along than we've been led to believe OR that maybe the "E" is a variant of the S; perhaps the moniker for 4 wheel drive S or even a convertible?
Any IP lawyers care to add?
The goods or services that the mark applies to must have been used in interstate commerce once (even in test) to show it is a legitimate "product".
As such, I don't understand how Gen3 could be Model E, unless it's further along than we've been led to believe OR that maybe the "E" is a variant of the S; perhaps the moniker for 4 wheel drive S or even a convertible?
Any IP lawyers care to add?
Words of HABIT
Active Member
Model E for Effort, but we'll have to wait for Gen.IV for Model A Affordable, every mans' car.E as in effordable.
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igotzzoom
Active Member
Are you buying them now at $165,000,000 or do you expect TSLA to tank sometime before the GenIII reveal? :tongue:
Ha-ha. That would be a helluva thing for sure.
"TSLA clearly distracted. Rumors of Gen3 reveal likely to disrupt Model X development."
"TSLA Model X at risk. Skipping ahead to Gen3 to save company."
<brianman buys the stock for pennies>
"Woops, we were wrong."
