Comments on: Tesla Stock Hits Record High, Again

By: Bob_Wallace

Bob_Wallace — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:40:00 +0000

Sometimes people post things on line which are not true.

It would help your credibility if you were to post a copy of some of the paperwork.
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Tesla will be the next Solyndra if someone is able to market as good an EV with as much range for a lot less money.

By: drjonjon

drjonjon — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:31:00 +0000

I bought a Tesla Roadster, the battery died. I had charged the car all night the day before, and had recently drove the car. I drove the car frquently and charged it overnight or all day at least twice a week. Tesla service looked at my car, removed the “computer” without telling me, and sent the computer to Tesla. Then Tesla informed me it was my fault the battery died, and claimed from their “computer read” I had not driven nor charged the battery in two months. Absurd – I have multiple witnesses who saw me drive the Roadster and see it plugged in. Why? Tesla does not want to fulfill their warranty, but they want me to pay $30,000 for a new battery! Tesla is not an honest company – no one I have talked to is honest.Tesla was quite interested in placing the car computer back in to my vehicle to “show me” what tthey found. Heck, why did they not do this before they removed the computer? Because they lied to me and removed the computer to alter the data, so they could back up their cliam. Tesla received $640 million loan from the US Government, but is not willing to replace my battery under waranty. Wonder why the US Gov did not survey Tesla customers before givingthem so much $? Tesla may be the next Soyndra – go bankrupt $640 million loan.

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:48:00 +0000

did you listen to the press conference? it seemed like a joke to me. i know some outlets have run with it like it was a hint at something, but i didn’t hear it like that at all.

By: Phing Chov

Phing Chov — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:04:00 +0000

3 to 4 years. http://www.ted.com/talks/elon_musk_the_mind_behind_tesla_spacex_solarcity.html

By: addicted4444

addicted4444 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:07:00 +0000

While you are absolutely correct, I think you slightly understate the importance of their IP in putting together what are effectively laptop batteries, I believe, into a unit fit for EVs.

I did not think Tesla had created some miracle battery in their labs. However, I did think its possible that they have access to newer tech created by their battery partners, which hasn’t been made public yet.

By: addicted4444

addicted4444 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:07:00 +0000

I agree. I believe that is Tesla’s plan for Gen3, expected in about 2017.

By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:15:00 +0000

gotta do it like the bigboys, bought 3900 shares at 31.85

By: San Diego Loves Green – Tesla’s Stock reaches all-time High

San Diego Loves Green – Tesla’s Stock reaches all-time High — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:35:24 +0000

[…] “With another big announcement at the end of the week, and Tesla winning a dealership battle in Texas, it’s no wonder the stock rose again. And I’m sure it will rise again….” – Zachary Shahan, of Clean Technica […]

By: Matthew Todd Peffly

Matthew Todd Peffly — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:08:00 +0000

Correct, they are using batteries from other companies. My comment was that I would rather as they improve would rather see a $29k car with 200mile range than a $39k car with 500 mile range.

By: arne-nl

arne-nl — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:02:00 +0000

No, I interpreted that statement as that they expect energy density of the cells to increase in the coming years to make that a reality. Tesla is no battery company, they buy the cells from 3rd parties (Panasonic) and mostly depend on the R&D of those companies for improvements in the battery.

By: arne-nl

arne-nl — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:59:00 +0000

Bought them at an average of $ 34,90. I’m a happy camper. And this is only the beginning.

By: Audry Lunum

Audry Lunum — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:33:00 +0000

http://tinyurl.com/badteslamotors

By: Matthew Todd Peffly

Matthew Todd Peffly — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:33:00 +0000

I’m with you Bob, under $30k and ~200mile and I think a lot of people will jump on board. I know I would.

By: Bob_Wallace

Bob_Wallace — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:37:00 +0000

Even 200 miles is plenty. Get the price under $30k and it’s game over for the gasmobile.

By: Ryan Z

Ryan Z — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:22:00 +0000

I bought 30 shares at $31.59, clearly you got the better deal…

By: addicted4444

addicted4444 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:20:00 +0000

In the service improvements announcement yesterday, Elon Musk seemed to indicate that Tesla already has a 500 miles battery pack for the Model S working in their labs. If that is indeed true, and they can substantially drop the prices of a 250 mile battery pack (let’s not forget that a smaller car will be lighter and can get half the mileage from less than half battery capacity) a 30k Tesla doesn’t look that far off.

By: Bob_Wallace

Bob_Wallace — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Seeing how this company is run by a guy who figured out how to build a rocket ship that could carry supplies to the space station, I’m betting more affordable EVs are in the works.

The question I have is how many more models away are we? The “200 mile range” model is a $70,000 car. Will it be a $50k 200 mile model followed by a $30k model?

By: Mohan Raj

Mohan Raj — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:19:00 +0000

I bought 40 shares @ $27/share and now its $53. Ha ha ha.
I wish they sell a small affordable 4-seater car for the masses.