Tesla california sales first half 2019
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Most people I know who bought the 3 weren't interested in other compact luxury sedans in the slightest. They just wanted a Tesla, and couldn't afford an S or X (or perhaps just didn't want to pay that much, for whatever reason), or, in the case of one guy I know, he just wanted a pure EV instead of the Volt he had before, and again, Model S/X were too expensive. No doubt SOME of the entry-luxury market was poached by the 3, but certainly, other markets were affected too. I think the 3 attracted a pretty diverse set of buyers, especially considering it now offers the Performance version, which really could steal away some Audi S/RS, Mercedes-AMG, and BMW M customers.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Most people I know who bought the 3 weren't interested in other compact luxury sedans in the slightest. They just wanted a Tesla, and couldn't afford an S or X (or perhaps just didn't want to pay that much, for whatever reason), or, in the case of one guy I know, he just wanted a pure EV instead of the Volt he had before, and again, Model S/X were too expensive. No doubt SOME of the entry-luxury market was poached by the 3, but certainly, other markets were affected too. I think the 3 attracted a pretty diverse set of buyers, especially considering it now offers the Performance version, which really could steal away some Audi S/RS, Mercedes-AMG, and BMW M customers.
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For me, I like to drive my performance car on a road trip to where the really good roads are, and in MO, I'm not sure how easy that'd be with an EV. I could make it to some places but would definitely have to stop and charge. So for me the Performance would seem like overkill for a daily, especially considering how much thrust you get in the standard Dual Motor isn't far off...
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The Model 3 is one of the most popular new cars in my neighborhood. I am in a new development, and we all had the option of having a charging station built in the garage when our houses were constructed last year. Most people sprung for it (it wasn't too costly) and there are at least three Model 3's on each street, along with some plug-in Fusions and Prius's. From those I've met and spoken to, most are commuting in the same valley we live in, or the next one over (10-25 miles). The range and charging are no problem.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Yeah my office parking lot is littered with Model 3's lol. I've seen two Performance ones... a white one, and a red one. Both have red brake calipers and the little underscore under the "Dual Motor" badge. I know the white one belongs to an exec here.
For me, I like to drive my performance car on a road trip to where the really good roads are, and in MO, I'm not sure how easy that'd be with an EV. I could make it to some places but would definitely have to stop and charge. So for me the Performance would seem like overkill for a daily, especially considering how much thrust you get in the standard Dual Motor isn't far off...
For me, I like to drive my performance car on a road trip to where the really good roads are, and in MO, I'm not sure how easy that'd be with an EV. I could make it to some places but would definitely have to stop and charge. So for me the Performance would seem like overkill for a daily, especially considering how much thrust you get in the standard Dual Motor isn't far off...
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I would love to own a model 3 performance. There are just a few things holding me back. I’m not a fan of the interior (exterior is just ok IMO and I could live with it) and I don’t want to plan around charging if I want to take a long road trip. The main thing is the cost, I don’t feel like buying the car and the lease rates are absolutely terrible and exceeds the gas savings from getting an EV. Minor issue and not a deal breaker but getting parts is terrible if you get in an accident. My friend runs the first Tesla certified body shop in my state and says it’s ridiculous how long it takes sometimes. Once the lease rates become more competitive I would consider making the leap more seriously.
^^^ I don’t think leasing will be competitive any time soon... if tesla financing the lease it’s bad for them because it’s using money they don’t have and if they’re using a third party company, that company’s likely not going to be too aggressive because there’s so many unknowns about residual value. With tesla specs and features changing about every week, it’s hard to know what one will be worth 3 years from now!
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Not sure I agree - at least not in the sense that # of charging stations in a state acts as the sole or main determinant of # of buyers. If someone drives 20 miles each way to and from work, they couldn't possibly care less about a super charger network. They'll just charge the car at home every night. CA is a massive state - looking at population you'd have to add the 10th-14th (5 states) most populated states in the census data to equal their population. You'd have to add the bottom 21 states together to equal CA's population. They're also progressive and very aware of the environment. It's no surprise they'd be 40% or more of any EV company's sales figures. To me, it has nothing to do with a charging network.
As far as sales go, I feel Tesla will more than make up for any drop in the US by seeing sales increases overseas and Canada. Of course, the numbers will be mostly driven by the Model 3 and later next year, the Model Y. We shall see!
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Looks like the data on mature Tesla products is looking better for reliability.
Britain-based motoring publication What Car?‘s recent Reliability Survey included a rather surprising addition this year. Amidst the magazine’s Top 10 list of most reliable carmakers in the UK lies Tesla at No.4, beating veterans known for their reliability such Japanese automaker Honda in the process.
What Car?‘s 2019 rankings involved an analysis of data from over 18,000 vehicles that span 31 brands and 218 car models. According to the magazine, 18,119 car owners provided detailed accounts of any vehicle-related problems that they ran into over the past 12 months. Data on the turnaround time and cost for repairs were also taken into consideration.
Among the 31 brands included in this year’s survey, Tesla ranked 4th place with an overall score of 96.9%. In its post about its study’s results, the publication noted that electric cars, in general, are starting to emerge as one of the most reliable classes of vehicles that consumers can buy. Thus, it was no wonder that Tesla, which only produces EVs, garnered a high reliability score among car owners.
Overall, Tesla was only exceeded by a trifecta of Japanese brands comprised of Lexus (99.3%), Toyota (97.7%), and Suzuki (97.3%). Interestingly, part of the reason behind Lexus’ high score is also due to the company’s electrified vehicles, one of which garnered a 100% reliability score. Veteran carmakers Subaru (96.6%), Kia (96.3%), Hyundai (95.7%), Mini (95.4%), Skoda (95.2%), and Honda (94.9%) followed the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker in What Car?‘s Top 10 list.
Tesla’s place in What Car?‘s 2019 Reliability Survey is impressive, especially considering that the company is the sole American automaker that made the study’s Top 10 list. The fact that Tesla achieved such a high rank despite the company’s well-known extended turnaround times for repairs also proves that its vehicles are simply gaining a reputation for being low-maintenance and durable.
A large part of this lies in the all-electric design of Tesla’s vehicles. With few parts and no engine, Teslas need far less maintenance compared to their internal combustion-powered counterparts. Even components such as brake pads last longer in a Tesla due to the vehicles’ utilization of regenerative braking. Among the Tesla community, it is not rare to see owners listing basic practices such as tire rotation and wiper fluid refilling as the majority of their vehicles’ regular “maintenance.”
The UK is now being saturated by Tesla’s most affordable, most disruptive vehicle to date, the Model 3. The midsize all-electric four-door has made quite a splash in recent months, with the Model 3 pushing a 377% increase in the region’s EV sales for August year-over-year, as per data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Tesla ranks among UK’s most reliable carmakers in veteran motoring magazine’s survey
What Car?‘s 2019 rankings involved an analysis of data from over 18,000 vehicles that span 31 brands and 218 car models. According to the magazine, 18,119 car owners provided detailed accounts of any vehicle-related problems that they ran into over the past 12 months. Data on the turnaround time and cost for repairs were also taken into consideration.
Among the 31 brands included in this year’s survey, Tesla ranked 4th place with an overall score of 96.9%. In its post about its study’s results, the publication noted that electric cars, in general, are starting to emerge as one of the most reliable classes of vehicles that consumers can buy. Thus, it was no wonder that Tesla, which only produces EVs, garnered a high reliability score among car owners.
Overall, Tesla was only exceeded by a trifecta of Japanese brands comprised of Lexus (99.3%), Toyota (97.7%), and Suzuki (97.3%). Interestingly, part of the reason behind Lexus’ high score is also due to the company’s electrified vehicles, one of which garnered a 100% reliability score. Veteran carmakers Subaru (96.6%), Kia (96.3%), Hyundai (95.7%), Mini (95.4%), Skoda (95.2%), and Honda (94.9%) followed the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker in What Car?‘s Top 10 list.
Tesla’s place in What Car?‘s 2019 Reliability Survey is impressive, especially considering that the company is the sole American automaker that made the study’s Top 10 list. The fact that Tesla achieved such a high rank despite the company’s well-known extended turnaround times for repairs also proves that its vehicles are simply gaining a reputation for being low-maintenance and durable.
A large part of this lies in the all-electric design of Tesla’s vehicles. With few parts and no engine, Teslas need far less maintenance compared to their internal combustion-powered counterparts. Even components such as brake pads last longer in a Tesla due to the vehicles’ utilization of regenerative braking. Among the Tesla community, it is not rare to see owners listing basic practices such as tire rotation and wiper fluid refilling as the majority of their vehicles’ regular “maintenance.”
The UK is now being saturated by Tesla’s most affordable, most disruptive vehicle to date, the Model 3. The midsize all-electric four-door has made quite a splash in recent months, with the Model 3 pushing a 377% increase in the region’s EV sales for August year-over-year, as per data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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