Comments on: Steer Clear Of Tesla Stock?

By: John Arevalo

John Arevalo — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:09:00 +0000

But, they DID show a profit for Q2. Surprise, surprise…

By: eject

eject — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 08:45:00 +0000

This is simply not true. In terms of battery and drive train Tesla is showing everyone how it is done properly. They are not using of the self stuff and make it work somehow the battery pack and the motor are purpose built.

Daimler and Toyota wouldn’t buy their drive train if they could just as easily come up with their own solution. Nissan did throw 15 bn$ at the problem and all they got is a eco box with a high price. There will be quite some money coming into Tesla once the Mercedes B class finally rolls out with a Tesla drive rain.

And what about the Super Charger network. This in my opinion is the key factor. Who else is able to supply sensible charging options on the go. Elon said other manufacturers will be able to catch a ride on them if hey are willing to pay up front. I hope Daimler will. I really hope Daimler will get of its feet with this electric business anyway, else the region where I am from might turn into ghost towns.

By: RobS

RobS — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:23:00 +0000

Consumer Reports who rated it higher than any vehicle they have ever tested, not just EV’s dissagrees with you. Motortrend’s COTY board who unanimously voted for it as car of the year (no other car has ever received unanimous nomination) also disagrees with you.
Anony, I hope you forgive us if we take their opinions over yours, if not then I couldn’t care less because they know a hell of a lot more about a revolutionary vehicle then you do.

By: ericpruss

ericpruss — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:00:00 +0000

WHat the eff are you smoking and why aren’t you sharing?

By: Anony Mousy

Anony Mousy — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:39:00 +0000

Tesla motors technology is not really revolutionary compared to what you can find out there. Overpriced and overhyped but not revolutionary. Name one technology that they have. Price for price, the Spark EV is light years ahead of Tesla in the mass market.

By: Anony Mousy

Anony Mousy — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:33:00 +0000

IIRC, elon musk disgracefully got rid of their best people. The pay scale is very bad so i dont know if there are some brains left. After all, no part of their cars are truly revolutionary nor advanced tech.

By: Anony Mousy

Anony Mousy — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:28:00 +0000

hooo!!!!!

By: Anony Mousy

Anony Mousy — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:27:00 +0000

What killer brand name? They are still way unproven. Way overhyped, way overpriced.

By: Bob_Wallace

Bob_Wallace — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 04:58:00 +0000

“It would be a difficult struggle for the Tesla to compete with the mass market cars.”

I’m not sure why. Tesla is manufacturing in the Freemont Toyota NUMMI plant. They’re using state of the art technology and have a low labor input.

I would guess that Tesla is able to attract some of the best people in the field due to their early success. And they have a CEO focused on EVs, not one drug reluctantly to them. If they don’t have a serious stumble then financing for expansion is going to be no problem.

And they’ve got a killer brand name and reputation.

By: tmac1

tmac1 — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 03:28:00 +0000

One ring to rule them all..
Tesla will rule them all because they GET IT
1) make a beautiful car
2) make it faster than an ice
3) cut out car dealers
4) free fuel for life Tesla Superchargers
5) outstanding customer service
6) range over 200 miles
7) refueling now down to 20 minutes plans do decrease further
8) drive down cost with mass production
9) no traditional marketing they do word of mouth

I am sure there are others..
I wonder if they can keep the control of quality as they expand if so watch out!

Tom

By: brink

brink — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:39:00 +0000

boo!!!!!!

By: RobS

RobS — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:41:00 +0000

There is no doubt the share price is speculatively overheated, somewhere around $100 would be a far better balance between current reality (which on its own would have the share price around $50) and the future upside if their business plan is successful. The current share price, in my opinion represents a share price that is reasonable if their plan over the next 5 years is executed without a hitch, the implication of that is that there may be a major correction if there are any hitches.
Yes the other guys are just starting to show some interest, however all of their offerings are technologically ~10 years behind Tesla. Yes they will improve, but so will Tesla and Tesla has amassed the people and the technology to continue those advances at least as fast or perhaps faster then any of the other guys.

By: Marion Meads

Marion Meads — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:31:00 +0000

” I’m confident Tesla will produce an awesome mass-market car that is
half the price of the Model S. But it won’t be the only one doing so.
All the big auto companies are now producing EVs, some more seriously than others. These cars are going to get better and better, and the prices are clearly coming down.”

My sentiments exactly Zachary! The prices have come down already, and some are now priced well below the median after subtracting the rebates, except for Tesla and iBMW 3. It would be a difficult struggle for the Tesla to compete with the mass market cars. I am surprised that we have no reaction from the Tesla fans.

Still my main car won’t be a pure EV. I will soon be in the market for Cadillac ELR, after my Volt lease expires, as the ELR make more sense to me than a Tesla Model S. If only Tesla has a good range extender I would take it in a heart beat. I often have to go to meet various clients all over, and Tesla will never give me the flexibility to go to all of them even with proper planning and scheduling.