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0 pointsams61109y ago0 comments

Only if they can sustain prices as competition comes online from other makers.

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It is going to take about 3 years for competition to reach where Tesla is right now with regards to range and charging networks.

gniv9y ago

Charging networks maybe, but range no. The Chevy Bolt that will start selling in a couple of months has 238 miles range.

GM doesn't have the superchargers, but they can afford to price these cars with zero profit for a while, if they want to undercut Tesla.

_ea1k9y ago

My point was that the two are important together. A 240 mile range without a supercharger network is still a car that will not be particularly useful for a long trip (2+ hour drive).

nartsbtaa9y ago

But who would drive a Chevy Bolt if they could drive a Tesla? Even if the Bolt is a better car, Tesla has the better brand name for now.

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_ea1k9y ago

It is going to take about 3 years for competition to reach where Tesla is right now with regards to range and charging networks.

gniv9y ago

Charging networks maybe, but range no. The Chevy Bolt that will start selling in a couple of months has 238 miles range.

GM doesn't have the superchargers, but they can afford to price these cars with zero profit for a while, if they want to undercut Tesla.

_ea1k9y ago

My point was that the two are important together. A 240 mile range without a supercharger network is still a car that will not be particularly useful for a long trip (2+ hour drive).

nartsbtaa9y ago

But who would drive a Chevy Bolt if they could drive a Tesla? Even if the Bolt is a better car, Tesla has the better brand name for now.

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