TESLA available for order in SA?

[hawker]

So the entry level will start at R515K($35k)that is for the rwd single motor lower kwh output battery pack. Then u get the awd double motor medium kwh output battery pack which is really the one u want/need,that will likely cost u r735k($50k).Then if the battery pack fails u after the warranty,u will have to fess up half of what the car cost u to fix it. U will only get the car mid 2018,if u lucky as we all know how deadline perfect they are. I really dont like the big lcd. A smaller 10' tablet size with an electric tachmeters behind the wheel is what i like

The model 3 can really shape electric cars for the future,if they can be higly successful, so everyone that buys now can help shape tesla future in creating even cheaper built cars. I really hope they can make a success of it,then maybe oneday i can drive an affordable electric car.

Thats what the model 3 is about - making electric cars and the technology for them (charging stations etc) ubiquitous.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Range and battery deterioration is my biggest issue with these cars at the moment.

325km claimed range will probably translate to something like 225km under normal driving conditions and less than 200km after some years. I'd consider leasing an EV though, you don't sit with a car at the end of 5 years that has lost so much value because the range has dropped, whereas a normal car can still do it's original range even after 10+ years...

We need some sort of battery replacement/upgrade/maintenance plan or a better battery technology that will give you 500km range after 10 years which will probably happen in the next 5 years.

Other way round, the 350km is the MININUM. They expect a whole lot more.

Personally I'll buy one in year 8 that is just going out of warranty and got a new battery in Year 7.

 

[Bryn]

So the entry level will start at R515K($35k)that is for the rwd single motor lower kwh output battery pack. Then u get the awd double motor medium kwh output battery pack which is really the one u want/need,that will likely cost u r735k($50k).Then if the battery pack fails u after the warranty,u will have to fess up half of what the car cost u to fix it. U will only get the car mid 2018,if u lucky as we all know how deadline perfect they are. I really dont like the big lcd. A smaller 10' tablet size with an electric tachmeters behind the wheel is what i like

The model 3 can really shape electric cars for the future,if they can be higly successful, so everyone that buys now can help shape tesla future in creating even cheaper built cars. I really hope they can make a success of it,then maybe oneday i can drive an affordable electric car.

Our local car prices seldom correlate well with the US equivalents.

 

[MarkRob]

Don't get me wrong, I love electric vehicles and truly appreciate what Elon Musk is doing. I just can't afford myself an electric car that has a 200 km range. I don't know of any charging stations at any burger joints between Joburg and Durban.

I love the vespa backup idea! Could totally get to Durban on that with my poodle in tow.

And then regarding the two car family.... Well getting the wife to buy the people carrier is not always possible, especially for those of us who are not married, but yeah, one has to make a plan at this stage. I've read a few good articles about ev anxiety or low charge anxiety. The same reason why so many people fill up the moment the petrol light comes on.

 

[oober]

Other way round, the 350km is the MININUM. They expect a whole lot more.

Personally I'll buy one in year 8 that is just going out of warranty and got a new battery in Year 7.

Yea, I think these things second hand will be AWESOME if they have the battery replacement option that comes with it. Half the price or less and a new battery!

 

[Sensorei]

The battery replacement for the Tesla roadster cost almost as much as the new Tesla 3. You're probably looking at R250k at least to replace the battery in 5 years time when our currency will be even weaker.

 

[oober]

The battery replacement for the Tesla roadster cost almost as much as the new Tesla 3. You're probably looking at R250k at least to replace the battery in 5 years time when our currency will be even weaker.

Exactly why these cars don't make economical sense, your trade in will suck and you will be sitting with something that can do less and less kms each year. All depends on how much you will pay to trade in your old battery at the end of the day.