I should have been more clear that I was referring to the tremendous population. But it is no slouch in size either:
| # | Country | Tot. Area (Km²) | Tot. Area (mi²) | Land Area (Km²) | Land Area (mi²) | % of world landmass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 17,098,242 | 6,601,665 | 16,376,870 | 6,323,142 | 11.0 % |
| 2 | Canada | 9,984,670 | 3,855,101 | 9,093,510 | 3,511,022 | 6.1 % |
| 3 | China | 9,706,961 | 3,747,877 | 9,388,211 | 3,624,807 | 6.3 % |
It is actually a touch larger than the US.
Not dismissing challenges in China at all. But I will stick with my original point; the Teslas on the ground create demand. There were times in the US as well when it seemed like demand was slowing. But the cars already sold were seen and felt and the demand exploded. I am betting this will continue. The product cannot be denied IMO, outside of FUD and outliers.
Edit: I seem to remember that the continental US and Alaska together are slightly bigger and as such the 3rd largest country in the world, but eh, guess things can be measured in different ways.
