Well let’s see…what are typical price variances between bmw 3 series and 5, between Audi a4 and A6/S7, between C class and E550/E63?
Willing to bet Tesla price variance between the 3 models and S models are now priced industry standard in terms of % diff based upon trim levels. Maybe a bit more reduction in S sure but premium is premium. You pay more for higher end than would be equated value for frills and goodies. Ie. White interior upgrade $ in a 3 is way less than white int in the S. Tire/Rim upgrades far less in a 3 than an S, paint colour upgrade $ in a 3 about half the price to the S…is it half the surface area? Nope.
Falling prices on Teslas has more to do with price competition and what demand is dictating Vs sales numbers. Also production costs becoming more efficient and R&D costs finally being reached on newer techs (Ie. Carbon sleeve motors, adaptive susp, retooling costs on production line) will result in lower margins required in subsequent sales. As the S matures with its current cast/manuf line, production costs have no choice but to drop …also due to economies of scale as sales ramp.
Eventually yes…the S could even hit 70k at current design. But at some point they will introduce the next 2.0 design and here’s we go again recovering costs on developing and producing all new…back up to 90k.
