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> People buy 5x the number of Teslas than Konas because they Teslas are much, much more delightful. Sorry, but this is just a completely dumb statement. The re
by hyperbovine 8y ago
> People buy 5x the number of Teslas than Konas because they Teslas are much, much more delightful.
Sorry, but this is just a completely dumb statement. The reason Tesla sales are higher is partly because Hyundai literally cannot meet the demand for this car (https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/11/hyundai-reassures-dealers-as-battery-shortage-adds-dark-clouds-to-kona-electric-launch/ https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/11/hyundai-reassures-...). Economics is a real phenomenon, and way more people
would rather have basic transportation + an extra $80k in their pocket than be “delighted” by owning a P100D.
- pbreit 8y agoIt does seem there is decent demand for Kona EV. Perhaps you were not aware of Tesla's Model 3 which is the same price as a Kona EV and much, much nicer. And not battery constrained.
- Phase_White 8y agoHyundai does not want to meet the demand for the car because it is a compliance car and they are losing money on each sale.