I was doing math on the Model 3 battery costs vs the S /X current pricing and it got me wondering what will happen when the cell cost drops from the current ~$150/kWh to ~$100/kWh that they're hoping to achieve with the gigafactory. The cost for the 85 battery pack will decrease from $12,750 for the cells to $8500, putting it $2000 below where the 70 is at currently.
To differentiate the S from the 3, do you think we'll see a price drop on the 85 and get rid of the 70 option (and maybe add a 120kWh)? Or, do you think they'll just add more options and features that only the S will get? I think they're going to do something big to justify people buying a car that starts at twice the price the Model 3. Maybe they'll drop the base S down to $60-65k?
To differentiate the S from the 3, do you think we'll see a price drop on the 85 and get rid of the 70 option (and maybe add a 120kWh)? Or, do you think they'll just add more options and features that only the S will get? I think they're going to do something big to justify people buying a car that starts at twice the price the Model 3. Maybe they'll drop the base S down to $60-65k?