I think the underlying meaning of the comment was the timing is unlucky. With Tesla Motors being highly popular and roughly in the same sector. At least one of

I think the underlying meaning of the comment was the timing is unlucky. With Tesla Motors being highly popular and roughly in the same sector. At least one of them isn't applicable to the other comparison. Combined with an unrealistic product, it's a bit tricky. 'A steal' doesn't have the same meaning as 'stealing' I think? But I'm not native English.