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> Tesla is a luxury , many of us can't afford it and if we could we would most likely opt for BMW or Benz. You say that as if you're not already aware there wi
by higherpurpose 11y ago
> Tesla is a luxury , many of us can't afford it and if we could we would most likely opt for BMW or Benz.
You say that as if you're not already aware there will be a Tesla car for $35,000 pre-subsidies in 2017, and a $30,000 Chevy Bolt in 2016, both with 200 mile ranges. That's about the average car price in the US ($33,000). Volkswagen has recently announced a 200-mile EV too, but might be for 2018+.
Considering the cars selling for about as much or close to that started with a 70-mile battery ~5 years ago, then EVs have improved their ranges by 3x in about 5 years. Let's call it 2x if we also account for a ~$10,000 price difference.