Heh, I have one share of TSLA, and that's just a symbolic statement of my desire to see them succeed in their mission. Guess that makes me a shill. I'll enjoy m

Heh, I have one share of TSLA, and that's just a symbolic statement of my desire to see them succeed in their mission. Guess that makes me a shill. I'll enjoy my 4.3 seconds of retirement on the proceeds. Is this the part where I accuse you of being one of those eeeeevil shorts in response? The US (well, North American) market comparison is apt because that's the only market that Tesla is manufacturing and selling in in any appreciable quantity right now. It's somewhat difficult to quantify demand response in markets where supply isn't available. Toyota may well come from behind and eclipse Tesla. I'm not particularly concerned if they do or not, but I do think it's ignorant to look at the EV landscape and not conclude that Tesla has created demand and interest in a market previously marked by tepid apathy. You're arguing global auto markets, I'm talking about impact on consumer sentiment towards EVs. Two totally different discussions (and frankly, a rather clumsy strawman on your part).