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> They also state this in their FAQ $5k to $50k is a big range. In the video on the article about Musk's unit[1] they state they're initially targeting Access
by kbenson 5y ago
> They also state this in their FAQ
$5k to $50k is a big range. In the video on the article about Musk's unit[1] they state they're initially targeting Accessory Dwelling Units, and specifically California's recently relaxed laws regarding them. I'm not sure the laws specifically regarding those (but there's info here[2]), but I suspect it's a lot cheaper when you're allowed to hook up to the existing house's sewer and power.
It may well be closer to $100k all said and done for a unit not set up as an ADU, but I suspect that the answer to the original question (of who this targets) is "not the people that need to pay $50k in install fees, at least not initially".
1: https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-50k-house-texas-pictures-video/ https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-50k-house-texas-pictures...
2: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/accessorydwellingunits.shtml https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/accessorydwellingunit...
- supermatt 5y agoyeah, its a big range, depending on if most of that stuff is already in place - in which case it has (mostly) already been paid for. As for the target audience, i think it is people who want a building within a few days. As I mentioned, I looked at a number of similar systems myself (we have a number of providers of modular or flat-pack buildings in Europe). I decided against modular, and had a custom built 6x12m 1.5-story log-build. The pricing was similar - but it took months to complete.