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Bloomberg is very positive from a production standpoint.... but each car produced loses money no?

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2018-tesla-tracker/



No.


OK can you be more helpful and maybe back that assertion up with evidence/data?

Here's some for you: https://www.quora.com/Is-Tesla-losing-money-on-each-Model-3-...


I guess by definition, as long as they lose money, they lose money on each Model 3.

But really what you're implying is, when Fremont is a closer to full produciton, each Model 3 will net a loss. Best engineers say no. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2018-tesla-model-3-munro-...

Even Tesla's public financials show they lost more money, when they made less model 3s.


The embedded assumption is that current demand is sustainable, rather than simply a reduction in a multi-year fanatic backlog.

Embedded inside that assumption are a lot of assumptions about ramps in production with consistent quality and finish, and lack of EV competition.

I personally disagree that Tesla can maintain production and quality at these levels without needing more financing, but the verdict is definitely not in yet.


You don't care about profitability anymore?

Now you want to talk about demand? OK.

- Tesla is mentioned in multiple current top rap songs.

- Elon has the most viewed episode of the most viewed podcast.

- Tesla is working on a rocket powered car.

- Teslas are featured in major TV shows and movies.

- $45k auto loan is within range of your average middle class budget.

You think that wont translate to sales? We'll see.


I think a lot of promises (and outright lies) have been stated.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/18/tesla-stock-drops-after-comp...




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