“mmm...well...what are the chances of increasing funding to the testing agencies so they can stay up to date with their tech?”

$14B : 1

“Most of the people I know who drive a $100k+ Tesla aren’t really in a financial position to own a $100k car.”

To be fair the fit & finish probably made them think it’s a vehicle in a $35-50K range.

I think both of you severely underestimate the significance of April 1st (Fools Day) in that announcement.

Coming up: Tesla Motors owners looking forward to the February 30th software release that will enable fully autonomous driving .

“long with not coming close to their CAPEX”

I like No. 5 best “This is an example of what a company does when they start to make money.” Lol

“That no one else is using it tells you more about the other manufacturers and about the 3rd party charging companies than it does about Tesla.”

Or other manufacturers have an equivalent or superior solution of their own that they will reveal and implement when entering the EV market. If proprietary, this would lock…

“So by the time the Model 3 is in production, instead of it costing Tesla money to build out the Supercharger network, it will be revenue/cash flow neutral. And it will probably accelerate the expansion of the network.

My understanding was that Tesla is/was offering an autopilot feature. I would also bet that the general audience thought the same: autonomous driving.

Alternatively, test a vehicle in say 3 different conditions (warm, medium, cold) with 50-50 split between miles on highway vs city. Show up announced to a local dealership to avoid any tinkering.

Take totals and compare Fit vs Navigator.

Not sure about C but can see its appeal due to a V8 in lineup. It spoils the E class for me when I see how many are utilized for taxi duty.

“Wasn’t all that interested in re-uping the lease, but it seems even less likely now.”

“I do a lot of Honda bashing due to their current lack of vision, but maybe that have it right”

“I’m guessing your overal point is that you don’t like EVs, and think other people shouldn’t like any of them either”

Not true. Drove Volt and i3, rode in Model S. I do prefer an ICE vehicle because it stimulates more of my senses.

My impression is that people with skin in the game (ex. Tesla Motors) and dilettante…

1. The EVs are already appealing only to a very small number of total customer base. High price reduces this number even further.

2. Slow adoption further slows down both necessary advancements in capability and reduction in cost (ex. battery range and price)

3. Predominant source of electricity that can be used to…

Call now and secure a low low MSRP of :)

Not only are they not selling well the whole push is eating into Company’s bottom line. Consequently, any benefits to the Company or Environment are minor.

I applaud the BMW (and others) but we are far removed from EVs making any significant difference other than with purchasers’…

I see you are well informed. Can you explain to us how do terms like Specific Energy and Energy Density factor in the conversation?

And now you have ruined his “I have a solar array on my house” moment. Now he will have to tell us about being vegan and/or belonging to a cross-fit gym. Congratulations :)

And I have a couple of issues with you statement. First you are assuming that any “writer” at a Gawker blog has required level of knowledge or interest to tell the whole truth instead of a click-bait. And second, thanks Captain Obvious :)

“That’s an incredible feat.”

“And when was the last time you saw a Tesla advertisement on TV, in print, or Online?”

Right. Those are the only venues available for “marketing and sales promotion”.

Where did the $53.8M go? Small portion of it probably to dilettante online backing pretending to be independent :)

“Chew on this: Tesla does not advertise. Their growth has been word of mouth and press coverage.”

Don’t chew on this but read it (p. 57).

“Marketing and sales promotion costs are expensed as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, advertising, promotion and related marketing expenses were…

Same here. It is a worthwhile investment as it is being used against IRS agents too.