I see solid state batteries as another threat to the resale of an expensive Tesla and it’s ‘wet’ equivalent.

There is always going to be a good reason to wait with this disruptive development.

2 hours ago, Ryeman said:

I see solid state batteries as another threat to the resale of an expensive Tesla and it’s ‘wet’ equivalent.

There is always going to be a good reason to wait with this disruptive development.

 

I'm waiting for the variant with the fusion reactor....

 

Actually, when I did the milk rounds, the floats kept their value well. Not unusual then to see 25 yr old floats changing hands at more than 50% of new. Required new lead acid batteries every 2 to 3 years, that's where most of the value was.

Edited 26 October, 20187 yr by xman

It appears the ‘shorts’ haven’t given up yet -

http://www.autonews.com/article/20181026/OEM05/181029767/tesla-denies-report-that-it-was-subpoenaed-on-model-3-production?cciid=email-autonews-daily

and

https://electrek.co/2018/10/26/tesla-tsla-momentum-stops-report-fbi-probe/

More hot n sweaty stuff for those who wait patiently -

https://us9.campaign-archive.com/?e=87fda1886a&u=53ec2d4dd6eb242346cdddfa2&id=e8d66a1926

I gather the shorts have lost approx$1 billion this year but are thought to be up $.75B'  on the year to date,   either high rollers or someone with a lot more to loose (nothing to do with big oil I'm sure )   

 

 

More reinvention of the wheel to deal with panel gap problems -

https://electrek.co/

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/tesla-replaces-elon-musk-new-board-chair

Performance mode -

https://electrek.co/2018/11/08/tesla-track-mode-model-3-performance-how/

Odd spot -

https://electrek.co/2018/11/09/tesla-model-3-regen-tow-charging/

Not going to play anymore  

https://electrek.co/2018/11/11/tesla-model-3-performance-global-attack-on-track-mode-disqualified-electric/

Europe Model 3 are getting CCS charging ports, and Tesla Superchargers are getting CCS plugs.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/105236/tesla-to-open-up-ccs-fast-charging-for-european-model-3-model-s-and-model-x

 

This is huge. It makes the Model 3 most compatible car in Europe with best access to rapid+ charging.

Strangely, in Australia we here more news about charging infrastructure than about EVs which is very encouraging for those tempted to wait for the arrival of the 3/Leaf/Kona/VWs et al.

9 hours ago, wyx087 said:

Europe Model 3 are getting CCS charging ports, and Tesla Superchargers are getting CCS plugs.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/105236/tesla-to-open-up-ccs-fast-charging-for-european-model-3-model-s-and-model-x

 

This is huge. It makes the Model 3 most compatible car in Europe with best access to rapid+ charging.

.....and an adapter for the others -

https://electrek.co/2018/11/14/tesla-model-3-ccs-2-plug-europe-adapter-model-s-model-x/

Good news for early adopters -

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1119946_panasonic-says-solid-state-batteries-are-still-10-years-off

Einhorn and Musk won’t be exchanging Christmas cards -

https://www.investopedia.com/news/david-einhorn-blasts-tesla-likens-it-lehman/

 

(he wouldn’t be on CNBC talking down the stock surely.......like Musk talked up the stock)

Edited 15 November, 20187 yr by Ryeman

Cold weather issues -

https://electrek.co/2018/11/14/tesla-model-3-cold-weather-flaws/

Electrek starting to get a bad name on TMC

More Tesla updates -

https://electrek.co/2018/11/16/tesla-model-3-software-update-climate-controls-anti-theft-feature/

Promoted by Porsche -

https://electrek.co/2018/12/01/tesla-astonishing-porsche/

model 3 available to view (only) in UK from tomorrow

I don’t know how they are going to keep customers waiting with such demand ramping up and production rates so low for a manufacturer.

8 hours ago, cheshire_cat said:

model 3 available to view (only) in UK from tomorrow

where?

Saw an article earlier saying the 3 is going to cost around £65k at launch. That's way more than the £35k that was originally banded about. Supposed to be an EV for the masses...

20 minutes ago, Chris said:

Saw an article earlier saying the 3 is going to cost around £65k at launch. That's way more than the £35k that was originally banded about. Supposed to be an EV for the masses...

 

Nope, starts at £50k before subsidy. 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/tesla-model-3-european-pricing-and-wltp-range-revealed

They are launching with higher performance models with cheaper ones to follow. 

It makes sense. If you can only produce a certain number of cars a week, you may as well sell the most expensive ones.