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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Speedbump, post: 2776130, member: 75637&quot;]Hybrids are complicated vehicles to make. You are basically strapping two power trains together and cramming them into one car. In the effort of trying to solve one problem, they are creating another. </p><p><br /></p><p>Tesla has proven it can make a desirable EV that people actually want and that works in the real world. Highway capable range with a fast charging network to support its customers. The entire concept is new, and it seems to be working. The affordability issue has to do with scale. Tesla bet big on scale with their Nevada battery factory. They will be producing more lithium batteries in one building than the rest of the world&#039;s current production combined. This along with a more streamlined production process has allowed them to bring a $35k (before tax incentives) long range EV to the mass market. This isn&#039;t some marketing experiment like the Chevy Bolt who sells in the 1,000&#039;s per month. Tesla wants to build and sell 10,000/week. We still have a month or two before the thing launches and there are already over 400,000 reservations. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is the test. By this time next year, we will know if Tesla is able to make mass market EVs work. EVs are becoming popular. Regardless of who you are, people want them. They are cool, fast, environmentally friendly, and made right here in the USA.&nbsp; The Tesla Model 3 is set to become the iPhone of the car industry. A success here will set off a chain reaction with every other large auto manufacturer wanting in on the EV segment. </p><p><br /></p><p>By the way, Tesla battery packs make up a significant part of the car&#039;s price, but have an 8 year, unlimited mile warranty including the drive unit.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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