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But their consumer sales have collapsed, the market has more competitors than ever, and the second hand market is flooded with cheap model 3's.

• theultdev 3y ago
  Isn't that a good thing that the market is flooded with cheap model 3's? That's the goal isn't it? Cheaper EVs for everyone to replace ICE cars? I keep hearing about competitors, but I never see any of their EVs, new or used. I see Teslas everywhere. And cheap model 3's may "hurt" Tesla, but it hurts every other EV maker too. Good for the consumer though.
  • philosopher1234 3y ago
    You can thank tariffs on China for that. In China, Tesla is beat out by higher quality, cheaper competition.
    • theultdev 3y ago
      Yes Chinese EVs are Tesla's only real competitor, I don't dispute that. But what's the excuse for the other American EV companies?
  • Symbiote 3y ago
    There are plenty of other cars, but most of them look a lot like normal cars so maybe you don't notice them. Statistics for the EU, EV sales in January 2024: https://alternative-fuels-observatory.ec.europa.eu/general-information/news/100-electric-vehicles-12-new-car-sales-europe-january https://alternative-fuels-observatory.ec.europa.eu/general-i...
  • ChrisMarshallNY 3y ago
    > I keep hearing about competitors, but I never see any of their EVs, new or used. I see Teslas everywhere. Around these parts, we see a lot of non-Tesla electrics. Many of them are not obvious at all, until you realize that an SUV has a Clean Pass sticker, and no tailpipes. But there are also many 3s and Ys. I think, for a time, Tesla was the biggest-selling brand in the US.
    • BoorishBears 3y ago
      Was that accounting for rental deals?
      • ChrisMarshallNY 3y ago
        Probably. I just read it, somewhere. Didn't really give it much thought.