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Why would it be relevant to talk in terms of market revenue in this case?

• seanmcdirmid 5y ago
  Because a near golf cart at $6k selling twice as many units as a model 3 at $40-50k isn’t very relevant either.
  • bradlys 5y ago
    It’s still an ICE vehicle being taken off the road. Good enough in many cases.
    • seanmcdirmid 5y ago
      Yes, but the comparison with the Tesla cars is not relevant.
  • piva00 5y ago
    In what sense isn't it relevant? I still feel this is too focused on business and revenue against real value to society. Is a US$ 40-50k Model 3 more valuable to society, as a whole, than 10 simpler EV the size of a golf cart being used by people who can't afford a US$ 40-50k car?
    • seanmcdirmid 5y ago
      > than 10 simpler EV the size of a golf cart being used by people who can't afford a US$ 40-50k car You are looking at totally different markets. The model 3 is going to big cities, replacing ICE Toyotas and Hondas, fairly big cars for a middle class that wouldn't tolerate driving around in a golf cart (nor would such cars probably be allowed in those cities). Then we have small towns and rural areas where the $6k car is targeted. They wouldn't be interested in a model 3 either, nor would they be interested in an ICE Toyota Camry.