electracity
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Unlikely. While there are probably plenty of people who are stretching their budgets on the lower-end Model S trims, I do not think most are. The average Model S/X sells for $99k. Most people aren't crosshopping a 100k and 42k car.
I'm guessing that the model S/X is likely the most expensive Tesla owners have ever purchased. Plus, most higher income buyers do not buy the most expensive car they can afford.
I think most non-status car buyers will opt for the Model 3 when that car is available. Countering that trend will be the "wait and see" status car buyer who will feel it is safe to buy the S/X.
Predicting sales of luxury class priced vehicles is just about impossible.