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6. Still in the future - $40,000 for 'Model E' which has a range of 200mi - ready in 2016/17

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 04:27 PM

Apr 2014

Tesla Motors is planning to unveil a new electric car in early 2015, which could sell for around $40,000. According to reports, the more mainstream offering could be key to the automaker’s future growth.

Currently, Tesla’s only offering is the Model S, a premium sport sedan that starts at $71,070 before any state or federal tax incentives – that price can increase steeply with additional options and add-ons.

The Palo Alto automaker also plans to release the long-awaited Model X sport utility vehicle in late 2014, although that is expected to sell in the same price range.

Tesla announced on Friday that the third, lower priced model (possibly the Model E) could make its official debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

It would begin selling in 2016 or 2017

http://www.businessreviewusa.com/business_leaders/tesla-plans-to-debut-a-cheaper-model-e-in-2015

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Tesla is the new Hummer. Flying down the highway reading Drudge [View all] BlueStreak Apr 2014 OP

For whatever reason, you might want to look into the facts .... MindMover Apr 2014 #1

The facts are that 10% of the pages hit by Tesla owners while driving down the road BlueStreak Apr 2014 #2

Your post uses the price of a Tesla as 100,000 which is one of the highest prices for a Tesla ... MindMover Apr 2014 #3

Tesla's are a toy. MicaelS Apr 2014 #4

First, an electric vehicle is not a toy ... 250 km is enough driving in any day for me ... MindMover Apr 2014 #5

Sure it doesn't... Lancero Apr 2014 #15

We are presently working on an exoskin that will recharge the batteries from the sun ... MindMover Apr 2014 #16

Baloney. A supercharger station would need several acres of solar panels BlueStreak Apr 2014 #21

You should know about Baloney ... MindMover Apr 2014 #23

Don't take my word for it. Go to the Tesla website BlueStreak Apr 2014 #27

Why don't power plants use gasoline internal combustion engines to produce electricty? XRubicon Apr 2014 #36

I'm not sure what you are suggesting BlueStreak Apr 2014 #37

Don't take my word for it. Go to the Tesla website XRubicon Apr 2014 #41

Working on... Lancero Apr 2014 #22

I will not argue with your logic ... it is tooo illogical for me ... bye MindMover Apr 2014 #24

In that case, I'll put it simple for you... Lancero Apr 2014 #26

Much electricity in the US is from hydroelectric, no coal plants around here Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #42

These are older numbers, 2 years ago... Lancero Apr 2014 #64

Honda Smart Home nationalize the fed Apr 2014 #50

A product of Honda U.S. LTX Apr 2014 #57

My 35+ year old apartment complex recently installed three charging stations LanternWaste Apr 2014 #12

Who pays? Can just anyone plug in, and it's all divvied up amongst everyone? MADem Apr 2014 #51

You do what we all should do: advoate for electric filling stations. enki23 Apr 2014 #29

How is it a real danger if it's just a toy for the rich? penultimate Apr 2014 #30

Explain to me how car dealerships are good for society. DireStrike Apr 2014 #40

Don't worry about Tesla- soon nationalize the fed Apr 2014 #49

There will be more than one solution BlueStreak Apr 2014 #53

How do you think those car dealerships came about in the first place? Warren DeMontague Apr 2014 #58

ASP of Teslas is over 100 grand BlueStreak Apr 2014 #13

You say facts, the article you link to says: Maybe. idendoit Apr 2014 #35

Good point. And how come all those personal-freedom-loving Alaskans BlueStreak Apr 2014 #38

My point exactly. idendoit Apr 2014 #39

Come to Alaska if you want the oil check. I filed my pfd for me and my 2 kids in march. bravenak Apr 2014 #52

My point was that oil companies shouldn't be getting the lion's share of profits. idendoit Apr 2014 #61

You would be insane to pay cash for a car if you were rich jmowreader Apr 2014 #43

Yeah, but... But... Desert805 Apr 2014 #44

Wanna share some tips how a person can reliably earn 12% annually? BlueStreak Apr 2014 #48

Hedge funds will give 12 to 20 percent jmowreader Apr 2014 #55

Really? Which "hedge funds"? LTX Apr 2014 #59

I'm all ears. Most people have only been able to sustain something like 5% with modest risk BlueStreak Apr 2014 #60

yeah, pulling it out to be taxed..but if you had 100k in a regular bank account, it would be cheaper dionysus Apr 2014 #54

You re on to something carbon credits are a scam from wallstreet Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #63

Generally I am OK with the concept. But the Tesla games the CA system BlueStreak Apr 2014 #65

Still in the future - $40,000 for 'Model E' which has a range of 200mi - ready in 2016/17 Baclava Apr 2014 #6

and sells for 30,000 ... MindMover Apr 2014 #7

It's still a concept car- it's years away from what it will even look like, let alone it's price Baclava Apr 2014 #10

I have read different accounts of when, not how much ...hopefully, we will know more soon...nt MindMover Apr 2014 #11

The 2015 car is a crossover and still sky-high BlueStreak Apr 2014 #14

We will all see if your assumption is correct ... MindMover Apr 2014 #17

Not at all. I am all about new technology for transportation BlueStreak Apr 2014 #19

Good luck on the empty claim part ... nt MindMover Apr 2014 #20

Only under 35 mph underpants Apr 2014 #8

Eh, I suspect something is seriously skewing those numbers. Like, Marr Apr 2014 #9

There is a lot of (intentional) confustion about the models BlueStreak Apr 2014 #18

Am I missing something? LittleBlue Apr 2014 #25

The point is that the number one site that isn't of general interest BlueStreak Apr 2014 #28

That's ridiculous. Desert805 Apr 2014 #45

Lots of members here read rightwingnut sites to report their doings REP Apr 2014 #31

This is a perfect example of personal info in merchant's hands. idendoit Apr 2014 #32

I presume the tesla browser is built in, and easy to identify BlueStreak Apr 2014 #34

I hereby call on all Democratic Underground Tesla owners to DU-bomb this site from your Teslas NBachers Apr 2014 #33

I'd like to give a fuck, but MerryBlooms Apr 2014 #46

Lulz..nt Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #62

Tesla is the next model T, the next big step in the auto industry rustydog Apr 2014 #47

As usual, a great man has been dumped for marketing. raven mad Apr 2014 #56