Best selling EVs in 2018

Worldwide counts are what really matter, especially with regard to cost-reduction efforts.

Nissan, Toyota, and Mitsubishi have a strong presence elsewhere that isn't reflected in those numbers.

The situation here will change quite a bit in 2019 too, as the tax-credits phaseout.

 

I have read about this as well. It may be unfortunate timing for those who are on the waiting list for the '35K car'.

Here's How Tesla's Tax Credits Will Phase Out -- The Motley Fool
Tesla To Sell 200,000th EV In U.S. In 2018, Tax Credit Phase Out Follows

Is this true? Seems like this phaseout may make affect Tesla quite a bit..especially for those banking on getting the credit on the low end model.

Legitimate question here...not trying to incite fury.

 

This is old news, and was reported at the time of the roll out. Those wanting the$35k car thinking they would get the full $7500 were in denial or simply not paying attention.

 

But it will facture in ones decision to buy or not....

 

If a person could put down $1000 for a car that might have taken over two years to come to market, the actual amount of the tax credit is not a high priority to them. Some were putting that down to simply get a tax credit. With the preorder numbers, it was assumed not getting on the list meant losing out on any credits.

 

True....but a $35,000 car that is now a $50,000 car could be a big issue without the credits.

 

I'm pretty confident that may 'low end' preorders did also bank on the tax credit to make it affordable. Only time will tell though.

 

The $50k mode wasn't originally going to be available now; none were. Claims that there will be no $35k version is FUD at this point.

 

the $1,000. deposit is basically meaningless, as it is totally refundable.

 

because i don't want one. 1k at 1% is chump change for anyone buying a tesla.

 

Question is, is the Tesla 3 in the price range of the average working man, with or without the tax credit. Just because they want it doesn't mean they can afford it.

 

I don't believe the Model 3's market is, or ever was for the "average working man".
It is targeted at the entry level luxury market.

 

If you are honestly saying that handing over $1000 to some company, which has detracters saying they'll be bankrupt before you get your car, is the same as clicking a box on website, then there is no reason to continue this discussion with you.

Is a BMW 3 series or Mercedes C class?

That is the segment the Model 3 is in, and Tesla has said so from the beginning. It was never meant to be a BEV for the masses. The fact that it is cheaper than the Model S does mean more can afford it. As the only cheaper BEV with more infrastructure for long trips, people might be more willing to spend the amount than they would have been for a gas powered car.

 

feel free to discontinue, i am saying that.

 

Sorry, what?
Discontinue what, and what is "that" you are saying?

 

read the post above mine.