[twitchyzero]

http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/tesla-model-3-rear_0.jpg

The Tesla Model 3 Could Lease For About $200 Per Month (http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/you-might-be-able-to-lease-a-model-3-for-about-200-a-m-1679418845)

probably gonna be $45K+ here since incentives were axed
wonder what the reliability/maintenance is like on a Tesla
jalopnik worked out the leasing to be $250/mo...and leasing is arguably better for EVs

[StylinRed]

the us incentives may go up to $1ok too

cool for people interested in ev's

[SoNaRWaVe]

went on a Tesla factory tour while I was in San Fran with the wife. her friend took us in.

gotta say, i am interested in tesla's after the factory tour. and excited for this model. it was interesting on how they designed to allow 5 passengers in the back. though not sure if that made it into the tesla 3 models

hopefully the price will drop to roughly 40k mark. 45k still sounds too high.

[!Aznboi128]

For that price I would be very inclined to get one. But for BC incentives aren't the best comparing to California which is the targeted audience

[Mr.Money]

seeing more charge stations around vancouver

[SoNaRWaVe]

during the tour, the tour guide mentioned that tesla has strategically placed their chargers around united states and i believe some in canada. i think he mentioned one was in squamish. a full charge in one of these stations by tesla would only take 40 mins. he didn't mention how long it would take with a normal charger.

i think if these vehicles make it big in canada and they can put more of their chargers in strategic places, it would be awesome to do a road trip in the tesla.

[Marshall Placid]

A big part of the low selling price point is... the battery cost.

Tesla's new upcoming "giga" factory (or whatever he calls it) is supposed to lower battery costs by a lot.

By manufacturing their own batteries, this WILL translate into a low selling price point.

So, it will happen.

The Model 3 will be priced very, very competitively.

I think the cost of the battery, right now, for the Model S is $15,000 to $20,000 (if I remember correctly).

Who knows? Tesla MIGHT become a battery company instead of a car company.

That is the biggest reason of any type of stock appreciation on TESLA right now: other car companies buying Tesla batteries.

[Manic!]

A big part of the low selling price point is... the battery cost.

Tesla's new upcoming "giga" factory (or whatever he calls it) is supposed to lower battery costs by a lot.

By manufacturing their own batteries, this WILL translate into a low selling price point.

So, it will happen.

The Model 3 will be priced very, very competitively.

I think the cost of the battery, right now, for the Model S is $15,000 to $20,000 (if I remember correctly).

Who knows? Tesla MIGHT become a battery company instead of a car company.

That is the biggest reason of any type of stock appreciation on TESLA right now: other car companies buying Tesla batteries.

Tesla get's it's batterys from Panasonic. The new factory in a joint venture with Panasonic.

[Marshall Placid]

Tesla get's it's batterys from Panasonic. The new factory in a joint venture with Panasonic.

Thanks for the clarification.

that voids my last 2 sentences in my previous post.

Still, the joint venture will provide much lowered battery costs for Tesla.

[thumper]

during the tour, the tour guide mentioned that tesla has strategically placed their chargers around united states and i believe some in canada. i think he mentioned one was in squamish. a full charge in one of these stations by tesla would only take 40 mins. he didn't mention how long it would take with a normal charger.

i think if these vehicles make it big in canada and they can put more of their chargers in strategic places, it would be awesome to do a road trip in the tesla.

is there an online map of all the ev charging stations available in bc? i've seen them at malls like central city and brentwood, mountain co-op outlets, and some of the condos downtown have them but the latter is for tenants only...

[hud 91gt]

There is a couple on the street at kits beach taking up some good street parking spots ha.

[JesseBlue]

is there an online map of all the ev charging stations available in bc? i've seen them at malls like central city and brentwood, mountain co-op outlets, and some of the condos downtown have them but the latter is for tenants only...
i think the new west city government building has a few...seen quite a number of 'leafs' being charged

[TouringTeg]

Damn that Model 3 looks great. Hope it's available with those wheels.

I've been watching TSLA stock for a while now. It's been taking a beating lately because of oil prices. Nearly hit $260 in November and currently $193. Investors speculate that there will be less demand for electric cars if gas prices continue to fall.

LiveSmart BC - Transportation Rebates and Incentives (http://www.livesmartbc.ca/incentives/transportation/)

[twitchyzero]

a full charge in one of these stations by tesla would only take 40 mins. he didn't mention how long it would take with a normal charger.


:ohgodwhy:
how long does a full charge last?

[tiger_handheld]

Supposedly this is to compete with the BMW 3 series within the same price range.

What do 3 series go for these days? 40-50k?

Seriously considering this to be my next car, haven't done any research on km's on a full charge though.

[SoNaRWaVe]

the regular EV charging stations you see at brentwood and what not are not the same as tesla charging stations. from what i understand, the tesla chargers can charge a full charge from empty in 40 mins.

Supercharger | Tesla Motors (http://www.teslamotors.com/en_CA/supercharger)

that has a map on where the superchargers are placed. unfortunately it seems bc only has 3 and the rest of canada doesn't have any. but the US is loaded with em.

as for a map of the regular EV chargers, i have yet to find it.

there are different versions of the battery that you can buy when you get a tesla. but the biggest battery can last ~470km according to their site.

Your Questions Answered | Tesla Motors (http://my.teslamotors.com/en_CA/goelectric#range)

[tomatogunk]

Interesting documentary about Tesla

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7J-tlrkVEE

[asahai69]

i want a Tesla S so bad....

[asian_XL]

I can't wait they release the 3 in Hong Kong. $35,000usd is like a Mazda 3 price here

[GabAlmighty]

Brb, parking my truck in a EV spot.

[asian_XL]

^

http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1aY49vOUJcFHI0BKvQ119ida6HF7Hm.jpg

[Reeyal]

Wow, really...

[Tegra_Devil]

oooooooooo kamloops has a few superchargers near my house.....interesting...my truck might need a new tesla sister...

[Zulu]

Looking forward to seeing how it turns out - could do with a second, more practical car and this model 3 certainly hits a lot of key points.

[Tone Loc]

Once they get charging times lower (say, 10-15 minutes) which I am sure will happen given enough R&D into the battery technology, I would definitely consider this as a daily driven second car. For long trips and such where infrastructure is uncertain (like rural areas) I'd keep a gas-engined vehicle around though...

[radioman]

If the range is anything close to the Model S the charging time shouldn't really be an issue in its current state for daily driving.

Lets say it's not as good and only does 350 (instead of 420~). That would last me over a week on a daily drive basis. And spending 10 seconds to charge it when I get home isn't really wasting my time.

I truly believe in its current state it is totally viable.

[Zulu]

Once they get charging times lower (say, 10-15 minutes) which I am sure will happen given enough R&D into the battery technology, I would definitely consider this as a daily driven second car. For long trips and such where infrastructure is uncertain (like rural areas) I'd keep a gas-engined vehicle around though...

I'm sure battery swap setups for an "instant charge" will become more popular as adoption spreads.

[Timpo]

Thanks for the clarification.

that voids my last 2 sentences in my previous post.

Still, the joint venture will provide much lowered battery costs for Tesla.

Tesla is owned by Toyota(27% share) and also a partner with Panasonic.
Tesla Motors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Motors)

This will make it kind of joint venture since Toyota is heavily involved with electric/EV market.

If automotive giant like Toyota started using Panasonic batteries(or they are already), that would make it a joint venture.

[asian_XL]

Once they get charging times lower (say, 10-15 minutes) which I am sure will happen given enough R&D into the battery technology, I would definitely consider this as a daily driven second car. For long trips and such where infrastructure is uncertain (like rural areas) I'd keep a gas-engined vehicle around though...

I don't think you will ever see 10-15minute charging time through a socket in our life time, that will be like 340kwatt power line going into your Tesla S P85. I am sure battery swap will be more feasible.

Battery will go lighter and lighter that's for sure, and software upgrade will make it more efficient

[Timpo]

^

http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1aY49vOUJcFHI0BKvQ119ida6HF7Hm.jpg

the picture was originally from here https://twitter.com/andreajmercer

location: Gordon Head Recreation Centre

[kkttsang]

How much would that add to the hydro bill say charging it 4x a month.
Also how much does it cost to charge at a charging station.

[twitchyzero]

for now charging stations are free (don't know about the Tesla ones).

[Jas29]

You can use this calculator to get a rough idea on the cost
Electric Vehicle Cost Calculator (http://electricvehicles.caa.ca/electric-vehicle-cost-calculator/).

A 2014 Tesla model S

Driven 25 000 km would cost 695 dollars according to the above calculator.

Bchydro site says in most cases it should be under 2 dollars a charge

Electric vehicles: FAQ (http://www.bchydro.com/about/sustainability/climate_action/plugin_vehicles/evfaqs.html)

[SoNaRWaVe]

if you own a tesla, charging at the tesla stations are for free.

but because since all charging stations are for free, i am making a guess that the tesla superchargers have some sort of adapter that only a tesla car could use.

at the tesla factory, there was always a line up of 3 or 4 cars waiting to use their superchargers there. there were 4 or 6 if i recall correctly.

[.Renn.Sport]

We took delivery 2 months ago for a P85, sold it within a week and ordered 2 more P85D expecting them in June.

Charging isnt much of a big deal, you will never drive the Tesla till the battery is dry. For daily use, you'd be looking at at least 50-60%, it takes about 10hrs to fully charge a Model S when completely empty, so charging it from 50% is only gonna take about 5 hrs or so.

In HK, a P85D with options is just under 1m HKD. at this price range, you'd be looking at a middle of the line E Class or 5 Series. Yet I'm getting a 691HP monster without ever needing to fill up.

The only maintenance on this car are just tires, brakes and windshield wipers.

[thumper]

I'm sure battery swap setups for an "instant charge" will become more popular as adoption spreads.

this is the only ev car that i know of that uses battery swap tech:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Fluence_Z.E.

are there any others out there?