This is a key point. Tesla's main advantage so far is a purpose built electric car platform. It makes a huge difference in how things are packaged. One of the r

This is a key point. Tesla's main advantage so far is a purpose built electric car platform. It makes a huge difference in how things are packaged. One of the reasons for teslas great handling despite its size and heft is the low center of gravity the battery pack affords. Cramming batteries into the space previously occupied by a gas tank makes for less total capacity and depending on the location turns the car into a pendulum. Notice how most established car companies have tried this approach and end up with electric ranges of 10-80 miles. It's only just now that car makers are following teslas approach and getting above 100 miles per charge up to 2-300 miles. IMO the on time release of the model 3 will determine if tesla survives or gets acquired/fails.