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Well, Model Y was best selling car in the world for 2 years running. Seems a likely candidate to be again. This is probably due to flipping over inventory for t

by leesec 2y ago

Well, Model Y was best selling car in the world for 2 years running. Seems a likely candidate to be again. This is probably due to flipping over inventory for the new Model Y to launch

toomuchtodo 2y ago
BYD is comin'. https://electrek.co/2025/02/03/byd-sales-overseas-surge-new-record-global-ev-plans-unfold/ https://electrek.co/2025/02/03/byd-sales-overseas-surge-new-...
JumpCrisscross 2y ago
> Model Y was best selling car in the world for 2 years running Teslas were cool for two years running. Look, the MAGA market is a big one. But it’s silly to think something as personal as a car won’t be affected by Musk’s politics. (We aren’t even in the phase where Tesla gets hit with targeted counter-tariffs.)
- ultrarunner 2y ago
  > something as personal as a car This is such a weird-but-probably-true take. I know it happens, but it's such a shame. Most people can't even name the CEO of their carmaker, much less that person's political positions. Most people just want to get to work and the store, and have very little other choice than some kind of car. Self expression through highly regulated corporations' focus groups: how sad.
  - taylodl 2y ago
    CEOs of other carmakers take great pains for you to not know their political views as they are a private matter and may harm brand image. Musk has done a hard 180 degree turn in this regard. To make matters worse, Musk has become almost universally despised. Combine this with the flop that is the CyberTruck, and Tesla can expect their sales to plunge in the upcoming quarter.
    - blackeyeblitzar 2y ago
      He’s not universally despised. Even among democrats, half admire his talent and success. And in EVs, Teslas are still the best. I know you’re trying to manufacture a case for Tesla’s failure due to your political bias against Musk, but the reality is other car manufacturers are doing worse and have serious large scale problems, without any real strategy. Tesla, despite controversy, seems like it has more going for it than being just another car manufacturer.
      - morepork 2y ago
        BYD will most likely sell more battery only EVs than Tesla this year and appear to have no problem scaling, they also sell cars that fit the majority of market segments. Maybe Tesla's strategy of only 3 models and betting on robotaxis is the right one, but they have a serious risk of falling behind.
      - taylodl 2y ago
        > I know you’re trying to manufacture a case for Tesla’s failure The CyberTruck launch has faced significant challenges, to say the least, and Tesla's sales have dropped by 50% in key European markets. In California, the largest US EV market, Tesla sales have also declined significantly. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia have seen significant sales increases and market share growth in 2024. These are the facts as they stand.
- leesec 2y ago
  There's no real reason to think the "MAGA market" won't make up for the lost sales of the leftist market, or that it's particularly big swing either way ( most people don't care about politics and just want the best product )
  - youngtaff 2y ago
    Can you go rollin’ coal in a Tesla?
    - AnimalMuppet 2y ago
      I know a guy. Pretty sure he could build you an aftermarket add-on where, yes, you could. It would be hilarious. (Also obnoxious, but still hilarious.)
  - stevage 2y ago
    >There's no real reason to think the "MAGA market" won't make up for the lost sales of the leftist market Well, yes there is - right-wing people are happy burning fossil fuels.

by leesec 2y ago

Well, Model Y was best selling car in the world for 2 years running. Seems a likely candidate to be again. This is probably due to flipping over inventory for the new Model Y to launch

toomuchtodo 2y ago

BYD is comin'. https://electrek.co/2025/02/03/byd-sales-overseas-surge-new-record-global-ev-plans-unfold/ https://electrek.co/2025/02/03/byd-sales-overseas-surge-new-...

JumpCrisscross 2y ago

> Model Y was best selling car in the world for 2 years running Teslas were cool for two years running. Look, the MAGA market is a big one. But it’s silly to think something as personal as a car won’t be affected by Musk’s politics. (We aren’t even in the phase where Tesla gets hit with targeted counter-tariffs.)

ultrarunner 2y ago
> something as personal as a car This is such a weird-but-probably-true take. I know it happens, but it's such a shame. Most people can't even name the CEO of their carmaker, much less that person's political positions. Most people just want to get to work and the store, and have very little other choice than some kind of car. Self expression through highly regulated corporations' focus groups: how sad.
- taylodl 2y ago
  CEOs of other carmakers take great pains for you to not know their political views as they are a private matter and may harm brand image. Musk has done a hard 180 degree turn in this regard. To make matters worse, Musk has become almost universally despised. Combine this with the flop that is the CyberTruck, and Tesla can expect their sales to plunge in the upcoming quarter.
  - blackeyeblitzar 2y ago
    He’s not universally despised. Even among democrats, half admire his talent and success. And in EVs, Teslas are still the best. I know you’re trying to manufacture a case for Tesla’s failure due to your political bias against Musk, but the reality is other car manufacturers are doing worse and have serious large scale problems, without any real strategy. Tesla, despite controversy, seems like it has more going for it than being just another car manufacturer.
    - morepork 2y ago
      BYD will most likely sell more battery only EVs than Tesla this year and appear to have no problem scaling, they also sell cars that fit the majority of market segments. Maybe Tesla's strategy of only 3 models and betting on robotaxis is the right one, but they have a serious risk of falling behind.
    - taylodl 2y ago
      > I know you’re trying to manufacture a case for Tesla’s failure The CyberTruck launch has faced significant challenges, to say the least, and Tesla's sales have dropped by 50% in key European markets. In California, the largest US EV market, Tesla sales have also declined significantly. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia have seen significant sales increases and market share growth in 2024. These are the facts as they stand.
leesec 2y ago
There's no real reason to think the "MAGA market" won't make up for the lost sales of the leftist market, or that it's particularly big swing either way ( most people don't care about politics and just want the best product )
- youngtaff 2y ago
  Can you go rollin’ coal in a Tesla?
  - AnimalMuppet 2y ago
    I know a guy. Pretty sure he could build you an aftermarket add-on where, yes, you could. It would be hilarious. (Also obnoxious, but still hilarious.)
- stevage 2y ago
  >There's no real reason to think the "MAGA market" won't make up for the lost sales of the leftist market Well, yes there is - right-wing people are happy burning fossil fuels.