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In which way is Tesla an original? There where electric cars before from others. Even in the 1990 Renault sold an electric car, which was much more affordable
by PinguTS 11y ago
In which way is Tesla an original?
There where electric cars before from others. Even in the 1990 Renault sold an electric car, which was much more affordable than a Tesla.
Tesla started with the chassis from the Lotus Elise to get experiences in automotive development. Like with any other OEM the components - with few exceptions - are from established suppliers. The autopilot in the Tesla comes from MobilEye, which has this technology for years available in the Volvo.
The manufacturing of Tesla is a modern production facility, which you will find also at other OEMs. Because it is build by German companies who are doing such things for years for OEMs.
So, in which way is Tesla more original than FF?
The only thing, that I currently see are the Superchargers, basically free energy for your car with free as in free beer.
- sixQuarks 11y agoThey actually built a car that is desirable. The fact that it's electric is icing on the cake. That was their stated goal, which is what Faraday is trying to copy haphazardly.
- PinguTS 11y agoThats a personal view. For example, I do not like the huge 17" screen in the Tesla. It looks weired and clunky. The design of the UI is also not that great. It all looks more like "we do it, because we can and we don't care if it is good or not." I like much more the new Volvo XC90/S90. I would like to see the Volvo Concept 23 on the road. I like the new Mercedes S class. And you know, the production quality is also in so many ways better than this cheap plastic in the Tesla Model S.
- sixQuarks 11y agoyou're really grasping for straws here. Nice try, Faraday employee.
- andyfortson 11y agoActual FF employee here. Based on a few of the things he said, I don't believe he works here.
- sixQuarks 11y agoI was just joking.