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Model 3 [Official] Tesla Model 3
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The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric powered mid-size sedan with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017. The vehicle is marketed as being more affordable to more people than previous models made by Tesla. The Model 3 was the world's top-selling plug-in electric car for three years, from 2018 to 2020, before the Tesla Model Y, a crossover SUV based on the Model 3 chassis, took the top spot. In June 2021, the Model 3 became the first electric car to pass global sales of 1 million.
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You really think that US inteligence services don't use user data?
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This car(Baojun 510) has sales that Citroen can only dream about
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Exactly, initially Tesla said there were no issues with the model 3 what so ever. Now the excess weight is due to "battery protection concerns that might not be present in other reference cars" The problem is that..other reference cars have a big engine sitting at the front of the car, which also requires reinforcements.
Whatever they say.
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Interior panel gaps might have tightened but material quality more than likely remains sub-prrmium.
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Today's call is primarily focused on the Model 3
Tesla, Inc. Q1 2018 Financial Results and Q&A
• Tesla already confirmed its first quarter 2018 deliveries: 29,980 vehicles – a new record for the company thanks to the Model 3 production ramp up. Deliveries were 11,730 Model S vehicles, 10,070 Model X vehicles, and 8,180 Model 3 vehicles.
• “As with all manufacturing, Model 3 production can only go as fast as the slowest part of the entire supply chain and production process. For months, the battery module line was our main production bottleneck. After deploying multiple semi-automated lines and improving our original lines, we have largely overcome this bottleneck. Consequently, we now expect to reach a module production rate of 5,000 car sets per week even before we install the new automated line designed and built by Tesla in Germany. Still, once installed, this new automated module line should significantly lower manufacturing costs. Our automation team in Germany is currently focusing on further capacity expansion where needed.”
• For example, many steps in the assembly process, including “marriage” of the battery pack and drive unit with the body, and installation of the instrument panel, seats, and wheels, are ergonomically challenging for our employees, but by automating these processes, we have been able to solve this and significantly improve safety for our team.
• Cells used in Model 3 are the highest energy density cells used in any electric vehicle. We have achieved this by significantly reducing cobalt content per battery pack while increasing nickel content and still maintaining superior thermal stability
• Our Model 3 general assembly line consists of fewer than 50 steps, which is about 70% less than conventional assembly lines. All Model 3 vehicles use only one standard body frame, down from more than 80 for Model S, a wiring harness that has 50% less mass than average vehicles, and a fraction of the number of controllers, connectors and CPUs.
• Automation is only half the story. Higher levels of automation have been enabled by a dramatic simplification of product design. Our Model 3 general assembly line consists of fewer than 50 steps, which is about 70% less than conventional assembly lines. All Model 3 vehicles use only one standard body frame, down from more than 80 for Model S, a wiring harness that has 50% less mass than average vehicles, and a fraction of the number of controllers, connectors and CPUs. All these elements are rooted in design and critical not only to our ability to reach higher levels of output in a smaller amount of factory space but also to achieve lower levels of cost.”
• Our long-term gross margin target of 25% for Model 3 has not changed. In the medium term, we expect to achieve slightly lower margin due to higher labor content in certain areas of manufacturing where we have temporarily dialed back automation, as well as higher material costs from recently imposed tariffs, commodity price increases and a weaker US dollar. On the other hand, our average selling price is significantly higher than prior projections, so we expect to achieve higher gross profit per vehicle than we previously estimated.
Tesla’s Q1 revenue (History):
Q1 2018: $3.4 billion
Q1 2017: $2.7 billion
Q1 2016: $1.6 billion
Q1 2015: $1.1 billion
Q1 2014: $713 million
Q1 2013: $562 million
Q1 2012: $30 million
Q1 2011: $49 million
Q1 2010: $21 million
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Call is still ongoing and I will continue to update.
Tesla, Inc. Q1 2018 Financial Results and Q&A
• Tesla already confirmed its first quarter 2018 deliveries: 29,980 vehicles – a new record for the company thanks to the Model 3 production ramp up. Deliveries were 11,730 Model S vehicles, 10,070 Model X vehicles, and 8,180 Model 3 vehicles.
• “As with all manufacturing, Model 3 production can only go as fast as the slowest part of the entire supply chain and production process. For months, the battery module line was our main production bottleneck. After deploying multiple semi-automated lines and improving our original lines, we have largely overcome this bottleneck. Consequently, we now expect to reach a module production rate of 5,000 car sets per week even before we install the new automated line designed and built by Tesla in Germany. Still, once installed, this new automated module line should significantly lower manufacturing costs. Our automation team in Germany is currently focusing on further capacity expansion where needed.”
• For example, many steps in the assembly process, including “marriage” of the battery pack and drive unit with the body, and installation of the instrument panel, seats, and wheels, are ergonomically challenging for our employees, but by automating these processes, we have been able to solve this and significantly improve safety for our team.
• Cells used in Model 3 are the highest energy density cells used in any electric vehicle. We have achieved this by significantly reducing cobalt content per battery pack while increasing nickel content and still maintaining superior thermal stability
• Our Model 3 general assembly line consists of fewer than 50 steps, which is about 70% less than conventional assembly lines. All Model 3 vehicles use only one standard body frame, down from more than 80 for Model S, a wiring harness that has 50% less mass than average vehicles, and a fraction of the number of controllers, connectors and CPUs.
• Automation is only half the story. Higher levels of automation have been enabled by a dramatic simplification of product design. Our Model 3 general assembly line consists of fewer than 50 steps, which is about 70% less than conventional assembly lines. All Model 3 vehicles use only one standard body frame, down from more than 80 for Model S, a wiring harness that has 50% less mass than average vehicles, and a fraction of the number of controllers, connectors and CPUs. All these elements are rooted in design and critical not only to our ability to reach higher levels of output in a smaller amount of factory space but also to achieve lower levels of cost.”
• Our long-term gross margin target of 25% for Model 3 has not changed. In the medium term, we expect to achieve slightly lower margin due to higher labor content in certain areas of manufacturing where we have temporarily dialed back automation, as well as higher material costs from recently imposed tariffs, commodity price increases and a weaker US dollar. On the other hand, our average selling price is significantly higher than prior projections, so we expect to achieve higher gross profit per vehicle than we previously estimated.
Tesla’s Q1 revenue (History):
Q1 2018: $3.4 billion
Q1 2017: $2.7 billion
Q1 2016: $1.6 billion
Q1 2015: $1.1 billion
Q1 2014: $713 million
Q1 2013: $562 million
Q1 2012: $30 million
Q1 2011: $49 million
Q1 2010: $21 million
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Call is still ongoing and I will continue to update.
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I can't help but to think this is just unnecessary spending.
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Scores of people said the same thing when when he started SpaceX and invested in Tesla - both have reinvented their industries.
From what I have read, the engineering lab on Page Avenue is constrained by limited space for trucks to dock and undock. I think its smart - he's building a conveyance system between the factory and the engineering lab while also creating an exhibit of how the system can be used for transportation of people/cargo. Two birds, one stone.
On a different note, this is the first German review I have stumbled upon.
Crazy how people in Europe are paying exorbitant premiums to get their hands on them despite knowing that Supercharging wont work on a grey import.
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It is a separate company with it's own funding.
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Elon being Elon...
Elon Musk wants to put tunnels under LA – but they might not fit his Tesla
Starts of with big promises, does a shit job of implementing it.
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^Good review from Matty
Slightly OT but I'd recommend tuning in for the livestream around 8 hours from now. I think you will be impressed:
Slightly OT but I'd recommend tuning in for the livestream around 8 hours from now. I think you will be impressed:
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I will be asleep in 8 hours
Just to be clear, I don't mind any of the things that Musk is trying to do, it's just the execution of them that simply shouldn't be acceptable.
No doubt I'll catch up on
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