ishiyakazuo
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That is, unless Tesla gets that sorted out before the release of the Model 3.jhm614 said:Also, there are some states where you can't buy a Tesla (such as Texas). That will give Leaf 2 / Infiniti EV a serious leg up on the TM3 in those places.evnow said:But, TomT, not everyone is you. There are people who aren't as well informed and just buy based on sales person's recommendations. They will recommend Leaf/Infiniti - not Tesla. Infact they'll actively dissuade Tesla ... (it is a new company, who knows how many years they will remain - just look at Fisker etc).
Then, there is the lease. NMAC will definitely be able to offer attractive leases compared to what Tesla's banking partner can. Considering most premium cars are leased ...
That being said, Tesla is no Fisker. The common person has heard of Tesla by now, I think. Personally, I only heard about Fisker when they were going under.
In general, here's what I see happening: more of the current BEV owners will wait for Model 3 and perhaps go with that when it arrives, if it does meet the needs it claims it will today. New, prospective BEV owners may go LEAF or Bolt or whatever is available from the big name guys, because they haven't been through the same things that current LEAF owners have, and won't necessarily be aware of the things such as charging stations being such a pain in the neck. Most people won't until they experience it for themselves, especially after the range of these vehicles increase to the point where they become "no-brainers" for some.