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Price drop on every Tesla model - $49990
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Last Edited by jersharocks | Staff April 7, 2023 at 11:11 AM$49,990.00
Model 3 RWD $41990
Model 3 Performance Dual Motor AWD $52990
Model Y SR Dual Motor AWD $49990
Model Y LR Dual Motor AWD $52990
Model Y Performance Dual Motor AWD $56990
$5K off for Model S/X
$2K off for Model Y
$1K off for Model 3
Also, Model Y SR Dual Motor AWD can be customized for order.
https://www.tesla.com
Model 3 Performance Dual Motor AWD $52990
Model Y SR Dual Motor AWD $49990
Model Y LR Dual Motor AWD $52990
Model Y Performance Dual Motor AWD $56990
$5K off for Model S/X
$2K off for Model Y
$1K off for Model 3
Also, Model Y SR Dual Motor AWD can be customized for order.
https://www.tesla.com
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Ideally, it would make sense to have 1 EV and 1 ICE vehicle so you can drive around town without blowing money on gas but could also go on longer road trips without waiting ti charge. I know this is probably not economical for most though.
They are all over the place and super in and out. Which is why I dont recommend EVs other than Tesla to folks that do a lot of long distance driving.
One mistake a lot of people make is wait for their cars to charge to 100 or even 90%. They are not aware of the charge curve and wait for 30 mins + to wait for it to charge, if going over 80%.
Tesla charges incredibly quick to 60%. I was able to go from 18% to 60% in just over 10 minutes, which was less than the time to go over to the restroom and back. For 80% it takes about 25 mins. Its generally smarter to stop at 60% and go.
Another beauty about Tesla superchargers is their plug and play. I pull in, get out, pull plug out of charger and plug it in and done. No waiting and playing around with payment methods and failed chargers etc. They are incredibly reliable and fast.
My charging routine and setup:
1) Always plugged in at home to a level 2 charger when in garage. I plug it in as soon as i Pull in.
2) Automatic Precondition starts every night at midnight
3) Auto charging begins every morning at 12:15 AM
4) Automatically stop charging at 80%
5) IF long distance trip anticipated then charges to 100%
6) Leave home every time with 80% charge or 100% (if long distance)
I rarely ever have to charge at a supercharger for daily drives leaving at 80% (Teslas are incredibly efficient with power).
For long distance trips, Tesla shows all the chargers on the map before trip and I can follow its guidance or make my own stops as needed. Tesla superchargers are everywhere and always within 15 mins where I am and best part is that they all work when I get there. This lets me easily do quick charging to 60% as needed, with most trips one way, 2 at most.
For me it is a blessing never having to go to a gas station ever and always leaving my garage charged and ready to go.
What makes it even more satisfying is that Solar powers my Teslas.
This misunderstands the car market though.
EVs, generally, are competing against ICE vehicles... not each other.
Teslas US share of the ENTIRE car market (not just EVs) was over 5% in Q1 2023. Higher than BMW, Mercedes, VW, Subaru, Mazda, etc.
They will continue to easily sell every car they produce.
So, by the way, will anyone else who produces a good EV at a good price-- for years to come as more and more of the market goes to EVs... but everyone else is scaling their EV production at an hilariously slow pace in comparison. GM introduced the EV hummer in late 2021...and in Q1 2023 they sold TWO of them. They began production of the Lyriq in Q1 2022...and in Q1 2023 sold less than 1000 of them- or less than 2 days of Teslas production.
All those sales are reducing sales of ICE vehicles. Which is bad for legacy ICE makers, since mostly they're losing $ on every EV sale and part of why they are scaling so slowly. But Tesla doesn't have that drag on their balance sheet.
Is there anything I can do to recover my losses?
Thank you, All
You didn't "lose" anything. You bought a car at the current price.
Do you think people should go back to Tesla and write them an extra check if Tesla raises the price after they bought their car? Because Tesla raised prices on some trims 2-3 times this year and I didn't see anyone rushing out to do that.
So why should it be different the other direction?
But I'm little hesitant on Teslas or BEVs in general. I know the Rav4 Prime lacks luxury interior and all the bells and whistles that Tesla offers, but it gives me peace of mind and no range anxiety that will come with Tesla. I don't often go on long trips in the mountains and whatnot but I like to think that I can go anytime and anywhere without searching for chargers on the way and making time for charging.
I'd pull the trigger on it if not for these reasons. Maybe in few years when we get 500+ miles range on EVs.
But I'm little hesitant on Teslas or BEVs in general. I know the Rav4 Prime lacks luxury interior and all other bells and whistles that Tesla offers, but it gives me peace of mind and no range anxiety that will come with Tesla. I don't go on long trips in the mountains and whatnot but I like to think that I can go anytime and anywhere without searching for chargers on the way and making time for charging. .
You can do that in a Tesla too.
If you had, say, an LR Model 3, you'd have ~350 miles when leaving the house on a full charge.
A 10-15 minute stop at a supercharger-- which are all over the place and your built in nav will auto-route you to one if needed- you'd extend that to about 500 miles of range.
And you'd probably make a stop that long on a 500 mile drive anyway to refuel, get drinks, use a restroom, etc... A second 10 minute stop would get you over 600 miles in a single day.
How often do you drive more than 500-600 miles in a single day?
Outside of super expensive lux vehicles or commercial ones, you're not gonna see 500+ miles built in range in EVs for a long long time-- because nobody needs that and it'd make FAR more sense for car companies to build 2 300 mile EVs with the same amount of batteries as it takes to build a single 500-600 mile one since batteries are the main constraint on scaling EV production.
There's a reason it's called range "anxiety"- it's mostly an irrational in-your-head fear, at least with a Tesla in the US.
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But I'm little hesitant on Teslas or BEVs in general. I know the Rav4 Prime lacks luxury interior and all the bells and whistles that Tesla offers, but it gives me peace of mind and no range anxiety that will come with Tesla. I don't often go on long trips in the mountains and whatnot but I like to think that I can go anytime and anywhere without searching for chargers on the way and making time for charging.
I'd pull the trigger on it if not for these reasons. Maybe in few years when we get 500+ miles range on EVs.
Before I pulled the trigger on my Teslas, I was considering Rav4 Prime but went with Teslas.:
At the time I ordered both the Model 3 and Model Y Long ranges, Rav 4 prime was coming close or more than Model 3 depending on dealership charges. For either no difference or just a bit more difference Teslas were giving me:
1) An infinitely better infotainment system (not enough gets mentioned about Tesla infotainment system and how smooth, useful, and fast it is)
2) Far better integrated navigation system
3) Better tech amenities
4) Far better performance. Once you drive a Tesla and are used to the instant torque delivery, its difficult to go to ICE or hybrids.
5) Full EV and complete independence from gas so I could take full benefits of my Solar
For close to the same price, it did not make sense for me to go with Rav 4 Prime.
All other versions of the Model 3 are still expected to retain the full $7500 credit, as their batteries are made in Nevada.
Thanks for that info. Is there any news of highlander batteries made in US?
Yes, i guess so are just so above all of us, huh, not caring what kind of car you drive at all. Good for you.
Edit: I am not crazy about the looks of a Tesla either. I get it, it's polarizing. There are some people who love it and some who don't. But at least it's not a Bolt. Don't get me wrong, a Bolt has its place and purpose. A good-looking stylish car, it is NOT. I think every non-Bolt owner (and probably many Bolt owners) will agree to that. I think if you are in a professional building parking lot, being seen walking out of a Bolt would be downright an embarrassment. Ok, some of you are above looks and materialism, good for you. The rest of the world doesn't operate that way. You can potentially find the president of a company drive a Tesla, but you are not going to find one driving a Bolt. Not the president of a real company with 50+ employees (unless he/she is so big and rich he is doing it just to prove a point like Bill Gates). Let's be real hear.
Comparing a Bolt to a Tesla has to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard. They both have their merits and their weak points, but they are COMPLETELY different types of cars for different target audiences. It's like comparing a Bolt to a golf cart. Both do their jobs well, just meant for different purposes. So stop with the stupid comparisons.
But I'm little hesitant on Teslas or BEVs in general. I know the Rav4 Prime lacks luxury interior and all the bells and whistles that Tesla offers, but it gives me peace of mind and no range anxiety that will come with Tesla. I don't often go on long trips in the mountains and whatnot but I like to think that I can go anytime and anywhere without searching for chargers on the way and making time for charging.
I'd pull the trigger on it if not for these reasons. Maybe in few years when we get 500+ miles range on EVs.
I do miss all the dials, switches, knobs, etc
I know you can use voice control for lots of things in the Y but it's just easier to flick a switch or press n twist a knob
Once other companies catch up, or when say, hybrids or plug in hybrids become more mainstream n cost efficient (aka no more markups) , I'll jump back
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Correct, Tesla being the golf cart here... Maybe a golf cart has better materials than model 3.
Did you really think getting out of a model 3 is less embarrassing than getting out of a Bolt? Hmm, time to wake up.
Tesla has a slight technological advantage than other cars, but for the money you spend on a Tesla (including all the stupid upgrades which may start working in a few years if Elon feels generous), you can get other cars that have similar features and better build quality.
Go ask a normal person what they think of a bolt vs a Tesla. They won't know what a bolt is. The only people that like bolts are people that own a bolt. The rest of the world cringes when someone gets out of one in a parking lot.