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Elon Musk is transparent about SpaceX prices because they are much cheaper than the competition. There is no similar clarity of pricing with Tesla Motors or Sol
by gizmo 11y ago
Elon Musk is transparent about SpaceX prices because they are much cheaper than the competition. There is no similar clarity of pricing with Tesla Motors or SolarCity. With Tesla Musk has a habit of advertising the price of the base model after tax credits have been subtracted, which is kind of misleading.
The rule is to be clear about pricing when it works in your advantage and to obfuscate otherwise.
- cstejerean 11y agoThe price for a Tesla including all options is easily available on the website. You don't have to contact a sales person to find out the price. I have no idea about Solar City.
- rgbrenner 11y agowell here's their website: http://www.solarcity.com/ http://www.solarcity.com/ you have to schedule a consultation if you want prices.
- st3v3r 11y agoI imagine that's because there are more variables with a solar installation than with a car that has clearly defined options.
- alphydan 11y agoPricing for solar panels is quite complex. The price will mostly involve: - The state of the roof (does it need reinforcing? will the installers need scaffolding?) - The complexity of the installation (lots of little roof sections with earth tiles and 2 or 3 transformers? Or a plain and simple one-transformer south facing asphalt roof?) - Does the crew need to drive 5h from headquarters? Or just 1h? - A 3kW installation may be worthwhile in some locations but not in others. And finally since solar city depends on the performance of the panels (which they sell as debt), they must ensure that your house will be a good candidate. If it's not, they don't want you as a customer.