Tesla Model S Outsells A8, 7-Series

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Tesla Model S Outsells A8, 7-Series

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The car has an 8.4% market share according to "Electric Coalition", as reported by Motley Fool (and linked through AutoBlog) - for the first half of 2013. How's that for qualifiers?

http://green.autoblog.com/2013/08/07/te ... -7-series/
One in twelve may not seem like a huge number until you consider that what it means is that Tesla is outselling models like the Audi A8 (base MSRP: $72,200), BMW 7 Series ($73,600) and Mercedes S-Class ($92,350). So, while it remains to be seen whether Tesla chief Elon Musk can make good on bringing the brand down-sector by introducing the long-talked-about $30,000 Tesla, the California-based automaker is certainly making its name among the jewelry-rattlers.

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Pretty damn impressive. I honestly see one once a day now!
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not surprising at all. i think it could change the way cars are built and sold in this country. very excited.
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Sabre wrote:Pretty damn impressive. I honestly see one once a day now!
Same here. Sometimes more than one a day. Though I noticed there's a Tesla repair facility in Rockville so I'm guessing that has something to do with it.


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WRXWagon2112 wrote:I noticed there's a Tesla repair facility in Rockville so I'm guessing that has something to do with it.
I have a Bently / Rolls Royce repair facility that I walk past twice a day so I see lots of these pricey machines.
I don't think their popularity has increased though.
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