Tesla could make a leaf/bolt/e3 killer for similar price?

[meomyo]

I think the next tesla should be a very basic yet cooler looking car then the leaf/bolt/bmw e3.A commuter car that gets maybe 150miles max and costs similar to the ones i spoke of earlier. I mean its a no brainer to corner the lowend market as well.

 

[cucubits]

They won't. Tesla knows their QA and build quality is much worse compared to any other car maker out there. If they build a basic car, they'll have no edge over the competition.

 

[meomyo]

wow..thats rather negative but maybe true.

 

[CyberGus]

"Range Anxiety" is a real thing. Having even 1 low-range model in their lineup will trigger this fear amongst potential buyers. The most common objection I hear is "yeah but you can't use an EV for a long road trip." GM's "EV1" from 20 years ago had a 100-mile range, more than enough for a typical commuter, but they sold 1000 units in 3 years and it died a horrible death.

Range is King. And Hail to the King, baby.

 

[cucubits]

"Range Anxiety" is a real thing. Having even 1 low-range model in their lineup will trigger this fear amongst potential buyers. The most common objection I hear is "yeah but you can't use an EV for a long road trip." GM's "EV1" from 20 years ago had a 100-mile range, more than enough for a typical commuter, but they sold 1000 units in 3 years and it died a horrible death.

Range is King. And Hail to the King, baby.

That's true although it really shouldn't make sense. A small commuter car with full "tank of gas" every morning with 100-150miles of range should be more than enough for the daily needs of anyone who works within a medium/large city. Our hardcoded perception of range needs, fueled by many many years of petrol cars is to blame for this. When I drive my wife's VW around for a day and I see the fuel needle barely moved is quite more satisfying then when I drive my Model S for a while and I see the battery already under 50% for example.

 

[vickh]

Today's batt. day article:
Elon Musk promises $25,000 Tesla and says Model S 'Plaid' is coming soon - CNN

That would be much cheaper than any car Tesla has made so far. Musk has a history of sometimes under-delivering on promises, or even not delivering at all. Years ago, Tesla promised a $35,000 electric car, the Tesla Model 3, but even then the Model 3 was only available at that price for a short time.


some BS since I bought the 35K (-4K tax credit) and it's still avail off menu...