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What's in it for Tesla to downplay demand for their product?

• afjl 6y ago
  I guess fans/media won't be as upset when production doesn't meet projected targets? Or maybe Musk just forgot the actual number and was guesstimating.
• gamblor956 6y ago
  Stock price. If they overstate demand, the SEC can fine them for stock manipulation later. Downplaying demand is the conservative position to take, since it's not clear how many reservations will actually convert to sales.