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It is true that if the car isn't revealed it is perhaps a bit more opportunity for competitors like BYD to tap the entry level market.
Model 2 isn't aimed at BYD, it's aimed at Corolla, which currently sells for U$20K. If Tesla can get the BOM/COGS down to $17.5 (half of the current cost to build Model 3), then they sell it for $27.5K USD. That's $10K profit per vehicle (same as the S3XY average gross margin), but it goes to the U.S. consumer for $20K after the IRA instant rebate starting Jan 1, 2024. That's the same purchase price as a Corolla, but w. half the operating expense, and twice the servive life. Who even buys a Corolla in such a scenario?
Each million deliveries of Model 2 in the U.S. adds about $10B to Tesla's domestic gross margins. I think U.S. demand for Model 2 (and it's 'Crossover' cousin) will be over 2 million per year, so call it $20B extra profit. And that's BEFORE any SAAS/subscription revenue such as FSD, infotainment and connectivity, and paid charging. Tesla needs to spool this up, and quick!
I think you might be right but the big winner for Model 2 will be Europe. It will sell like hot cakes in the EU if they make a smaller hatch version of a model 3. Something between a Mini Cooper and a VW Golf
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Isaacson leaks that the next gen Teslas will have Cyber styling (both $25k car and Robotaxi)!
Scoop: Inside Tesla's decision to build a $25,000 "global car" — Axios
Elon Musk was so obsessed with robotaxis that he repeatedly vetoed his own plan to build a $25,000 electric car in favor of them — until skeptical Tesla executives persuaded him to hedge his bet, Musk biographer Walter Isaacson tells Axios.apple.news
Not bad, but I wonder how you get in the back doors?Hey everyone,
here is my recent render of the Tesla Q, a $25k compact hatchback-styled car inspired by M3 / MY design.
What do you think?
Unfortunately, the boxy shape of most compact hatchback cars that makes them good for throwing stuff in them is not very aerodynamic. The only reason they get reasonably good gas mileage is because they are lightweight and have small cross sectional area. The light weight doesn't benefit an EV as much as it does the inefficient ICE.I hate that the parcel tray behind the rear seats in the model 3 only lets you put items in that are about 2 ft tall. Bought a microwave and I could barely get it in the back seats to get it home. And it's a pain trying to get my bike in the back. I don't like the model 3 because it's a SUV and is too big.
Would love a small two-door hatchback. Hate having to borrow my neighbor's truck every time I need to buy something large like a pressure washer, lawn mower, tv or other item that comes in a large box.
I think you mean a model Y. I have a model 3 and there is no parcel tray and its not an SUVI hate that the parcel tray behind the rear seats in the model 3 only lets you put items in that are about 2 ft tall. Bought a microwave and I could barely get it in the back seats to get it home. And it's a pain trying to get my bike in the back. I don't like the model 3 because it's a SUV and is too big.
Would love a small two-door hatchback. Hate having to borrow my neighbor's truck every time I need to buy something large like a pressure washer, lawn mower, tv or other item that comes in a large box.