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In either case they'll still be spending tens of thousands on a vehicle (and dealing with the depreciation), but I'd imagine the fuel saving calculations pay of
by hrrsn 3y ago
In either case they'll still be spending tens of thousands on a vehicle (and dealing with the depreciation), but I'd imagine the fuel saving calculations pay off a lot quicker for a taxi than they would for most people.
As an aside, locally the Model 3 starts at around $35k USD after rebates. <2 year old used models are around the $23k USD mark. We have a /lot/ of Teslas running around as Ubers now.
- Arainach 3y ago> <2 year old used models are around the $23k USD mark That's not what I'm seeing anywhere: https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cta?max_price=25000&min_price=10000&query=tesla#search=1~gallery~0~0 https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cta?max_price=25000&mi... https://chicago.craigslist.org/search/cta?max_price=25000&min_price=10000&query=tesla#search=1~gallery~0~0 https://chicago.craigslist.org/search/cta?max_price=25000&mi... https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=6001&makeval=Tesla&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000%7C2500&_stpos=98011&_nkw=Tesla&_udhi=25%2C900&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&Model=Model%25203&_dcat=180041 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=6001&makeval=Tesla&LH... 5 years old with battery troubles, 8 years old with 142k miles, 3 year old with bumper damage.... not a huge selection here.
- hrrsn 3y agoThat'd be because I don't live in the US. The one I was looking at when I wrote that comment has (unsurprisingly) sold already, but it was 3 years old, 23k miles, with a small scratch on the bumper for $39k NZD. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/tesla/model-3/listing/4315751620 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/tesla/model-3/listin...
- FireBeyond 3y agoTesla NZ says that the actual on-road cost is NZD$69,988. USD$41,200.
- hrrsn 3y agoThe rebate I mentioned is NZ$7,000, bringing the total to USD$37,000. My memory wasn't far off.