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All the issues that come up about Tesla supposedly needing to build better cars come from people who don't own them. Everybody I know with one loves it. And t

• helsinkiandrew 3y ago
  This post is in relation to the Tesla warning that its rate of expansion will be “notably lower” this year and the recent price cuts they've made to keep sales going. In relation to that, "building better cars" means building cars that sell more - either having the characteristics/features that people want and are willing to pay for or making them cheaper.
• yellow_lead 3y ago
  The data seems to be "only from the first four months of 2023", and Tesla seems to only fare best in the luxury segment.
  • fallingknife 3y ago
    So they are competing in the luxury segment even though 90% of their sales are not luxury cars?
• benj111 3y ago
  I really love my $niche_tech_doodad. That doesn't mean everyone is going to like it. It isn't enough to say that current customers love it, but how many potential customers will
  • fallingknife 3y ago
    They sold almost 2 million cars in 2023. It's not a niche thing. Furthermore there is a clear path to higher demand in building out the charger network, an area where they are already in the lead. That's what is keeping me from buying one now. And no, not everyone, or even most people, are going to like it or buy it, but that is true about every make and model of car ever made.