Bi-modal distribution of demand, or better, a multi-modal distribution of demand.
People have been attacking demand for a long time with FUD. Trying to take a leg out if possible. It is not working because demand is multimodal.
Each of these Venn diagrams describes one mode of demand, 1) something cool (for the kids), 2) able to support 100K EVs, 3) autonomous operation (lead in delivering).
Some people are good with green washed.. anything. That is one mode of the Tesla demand demographic.
Some people are legit on green. That is another mode of Tesla demand.
I live in an all electric house powered by a 100% wind electric plan. Pretty small footprint.
But one motivation for driving a Tesla is less noble. It is the second level of Maslow's hierarchy, security.
Here is the Venn diagram:
There was/is a law that forced all ICE cars to turn off their engines at every stop sign, and then start them again when the driver began to pull out into traffic. Before cars became reliable, they could stall when starting - Especially if loaded (accelerating the car).
For someone who likes margin on performance and believes that there should be no doubt that things should work, this engine off and on thing took all ICE options off the table. I use audio cues to determine if things are right or wrong. Engine off/on crossed all the wires.
There are a lot of modes of demand where Tesla is the only choice. I feel like the audio is that way, but I have spent little time in ICE cars since they went to 4 cylinder turbos and piped in engine noises. So if someone knows about the audio performance of other cars, please pitch in.
Is Tesla the best sound system in any car? I think it is, but cannot speak with authority.