They can't sell in Michigan either, because they won't set up a dealership there, or they won't work with a dealership.
I am confused as to the specifics. But I can't afford a Tesla anyway so I don't care.
Dealers are part of the distribution, marketing, and support network and not superfluous to the transaction.
Depends on where you live and how affluent the people are. IIRC, a Model S runs between $65k-$100k, which is comparable to a lot of Porsches, mid/upper-level Mercedes, and upper-level BMW's and Corvettes. I used to see a lot of Teslas when I lived in Boston (and more lower-level BMW's and Mercedes' than domestics). But the Model S isn't their only car - the Model 3 they're working on is supposed to come in at $35000 before incentives, which would put it in direct competition with any full-sized sedan.
The beauty of a car like the Tesla is that we can now expect all of the caring environmentally conscious Democrats to buy one.
It's about feeling good. Kinda like with the lead-infused Toyota Prius.
Noting that your puny 3 kW solar charger is a small fraction of Tesla's 120 kW charging station capability.The one advantage to an electric car is that it IS technically possible to recharge using solar. If I had a Tesla I could plug it in at home and since most of my electricity needs are met by my 3kW solar PVC unit on my roof it COULD be environmentally advantageous. Assuming, of course, that the battery doesn't end up causing more environmental issues in its manufacture and disposal.
Not sure that puny 3 kW solar charger which only works in the middle of the day after your car has transported you to work ... is gonna keep that Tesla battery charged up very well. Just sayin ...A gasoline powered car can never have this advantage.
I too am fascinated that such a red state as Texas would put such a high value on state control of commerce.
Perhaps Texas Central Planning should meet with the Texas Duma to discuss the next Texas Five Year Plan.
Noting that your puny 3 kW solar charger is a small fraction of Tesla's 120 kW charging station capability.
Unless you work nights or have your solar charger at work then you might have trouble keeping your Tesla charged ... unless you have a spare set of batteries you can charge up while your car is off at work ... and then transfer that charge back to your Tesla later ... noting a significant loss of efficiency in doing so.
Not sure that puny 3 kW solar charger which only works in the middle of the day after your car has transported you to work ... is gonna keep that Tesla battery charged up very well. Just sayin ...
The Texas police state. I try to visit ballparks when I travel, and often buy tickets from people outside the park. Not scalpers, just people trying to get rid of extra tickets usually at face value or less. The only place that I ever had a problem was a the ballpark in Houston. A police officer told me that he would arrest me if he saw me buying the ticket. I was told that ticket holders must sell such tickets to an approved vendor at a substantial loss.
Scalping tickets is, indeed, somewhat different from being on OEM selling their goods.
But I can understand how one would be confused.
Scalping tickets is, indeed, somewhat different from being on OEM selling their goods.
But I can understand how one would be confused.
Good for you. I can easily believe that. In good climates one can even live off-grid with minimal need for electricity. Electronics would consume just a fraction of what that 3 kW PV generator produces.Ummm, noting that my "puny" 3kW solar unit has made it so that I haven't had to pay an electricity bill in 5 years despite taking care of the electricity needs for a 1200 sq foot home with 2 residents.
When one says a 3kW system I believe they mean capable of delivering 3kW per hour or some such. Charging a Tesla would be no problem. It might even utilize the standing credit I have from overproduction monthly (I always produce MORE electricity than we use).
I've got a couple of units myself ... puny though they are compared to yours.You should learn how modern PVC solar units operate today.
LOL ... that's always the answer isn't it.You have no earthly idea what you are talking about.
As I said, good for you on that.As I said I haven't paid an electricity bill in 5 years and consistently produce more electricity than I use.
Good for you. I can easily believe that. In good climates one can even live off-grid with minimal need for electricity. Electronics would consume just a fraction of what that 3 kW PV generator produces.
LOL ... that's always the answer isn't it.
You have a 3 kW charger which you apparently feed to the electric grid. Good for you having a utility which supports that.
Expect to start seeing significant electric bill increases. Maybe if you quadrupled your generating capacity though you could change that.
Still, you can expect to see significant electric bills for keeping your Tesla fed, assuming you travel anywhere near as much as most people do.
Glad I could help clarify for you. It certainly appears that you'll be paying to recharge your Tesla.I imagine this would absolutely DEVASTATE my system! I'll have to take a second job!
Well gosh, at $4.85/full charge I'm thinking twice about buying a Tesla! Thanks Nighthawkeye! Your insightful analysis once again saves another librul from making a horrible decision!
$4.85. Gosh.
Glad I could help clarify for you. It certainly appears that you'll be paying to recharge your Tesla.
You said you paid nothing for electricity. Let's see, $5.00 per day x 30 days = $150 ... admittedly slightly less in February.That is not obvious. What it says is that if I had a regular electrical system I would pay $5 to charge my Tesla each day. I suspect I generate that much electricity daily easily in addition what I already generate.
If YOU were to take a hit of $5/day extra on your electric bill would that be a SIGNIFICANT increase in your power consumption?
Because it doesn't seem like it would be for me.
The cost of additional solar power after all will be small when compared against the Tesla's initial cost.
Oh, I saw it, but as with most posts here I went by what the words said more than the smilie that could mean a range of things.
Generally speaking, if I'm serious about something, I don't post aafter it.
But seriously, I wouldn't buy one of these cars. They just don't appeal to me.
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