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ZBB · 03-31-2016, 01:29 PM

From a cost standpoint, you need to compare the Model 3 with its intended competition -- which is really the 3 series/A4/ATS class, not a Golf or Mini. The Model S drives well for its class (it's in between the 5 and 7 series depending on options). But the battery mass both helps lower the CG, but adds mass that you can feel.

You should also compare the cost of the car plus cost of fuel. Even at current oil prices, for the driving I do (average of ~1200 miles a month), a 25 MPG car would use ~$90 a month in gas. I pay about $30 for electricity... $60 a month minimum savings (and more if gas prices go back up).

And early Model 3 will still get a rebate -- so that takes the price down a bit. But I still think a nicely optioned Model 3 will be at least $50K...

03-31-2016, 01:29 PM	#63
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	From a cost standpoint, you need to compare the Model 3 with its intended competition -- which is really the 3 series/A4/ATS class, not a Golf or Mini. The Model S drives well for its class (it's in between the 5 and 7 series depending on options). But the battery mass both helps lower the CG, but adds mass that you can feel. You should also compare the cost of the car plus cost of fuel. Even at current oil prices, for the driving I do (average of ~1200 miles a month), a 25 MPG car would use ~$90 a month in gas. I pay about $30 for electricity... $60 a month minimum savings (and more if gas prices go back up). And early Model 3 will still get a rebate -- so that takes the price down a bit. But I still think a nicely optioned Model 3 will be at least $50K... __________________ ZBB