intimidator
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Fantasy.Just running some numbers and if:
US Model 3 RWD (50Kwh battery) that now sells for $40,390
30% profit margin brings the cost to manufacture to $28,273
EV Manufacturer incentives of $35 per KWh reduces the cost by $1,750 (if I am not mistaken)
This brings cost to manufacture it down to $26,523.
I am thinking if Tesla creates a front Giga Casting an some other cost cutting refinements (like they have done for the Model Y) they may be able to have a compelling $25-30K vehicle and make a nice profit with just the existing Model 3.
Throw in the Consumer rebate of $7500 (If you qualify for it) and consumers could see a $18000-$25000 Tesla EV.
Or maybe not.
BTW: I am guessing right now the Model Y is cheaper to manufacture than the Model 3 for Tesla.
Inflation is going to continue to drive prices up.
And Tesla is not able to produce the Cybertruck, Roadster or Semi yet, let alone begin design on a less expensive model 3.
I think they stay the course for now. They have to bring out the Cybertruck, and that will take their excess brain power and time. Maybe they will look at a "cheaper" Model 3 in 2025. They could decide to make one with a small battery, which should drop the price a few thousand.
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