Can The Germans Keep Up With The Frantic Pace Over At Tesla?

Congratulations are in order. Finally. Plans are starting to surface for German electric cars. But some are disappointed. Germany’s Handlesblatt reports, “Mercedes, Audi and BMW will present new electric cars… none of the models, however, is expected to be the much-hoped-for ‘Tesla killer.’” Why? Evercore ISI analyst, Arndt Ellinghorst says, “Germany’s first, real electric cars will be expensive compromises between the old and new world.”

Patrick McGee (via Financial Times) takes a deeper look at disagreements plaguing German automakers. Factories are struggling with fractured electric vehicle strategies. McGee writes that “leading German manufacturers [continue to] grapple with how best to switch to greener vehicles.” Furthermore, he surmises that the switch to all-electric vehicles, like the cars that Tesla produces, could pose an “existential challenge” to the German automotive establishment.
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Truthy - 9/7/2018 10:31:22 AM

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Tesla has three vehicles. They do not have to have a "Tesla killer" to be successful in this market. Conversely, Tesla is teetering on the edge of solvency. The greatest threat, aside from Elon, is if growth stops. With their tax incentive coming to end and some alternatives entering the market the way forward becomes very challenging.

mini22 - 9/7/2018 11:06:13 AM

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Ah but you know Tesla is going to come out with their secret weapon. Its called "The Cannabis Car". You simply get high sitting in it.

PUGPROUD - 9/7/2018 12:49:25 PM

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Stock tumbled today with Musk smoking weed during an interview...the end is near!

SanJoseDriver - 9/12/2018 2:36:39 AM

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Yeah, we'll see what the earnings are like in October. Don't get your hopes up that Tesla is going anywhere.

mre30 - 9/7/2018 4:49:02 PM

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Autospies Question: "Can The Germans Keep Up With The Frantic Pace Over At Tesla?"

MrE30 Answer: "Maybe if the CEO of Mercedes Benz chooses NOT to smoke weed when he is being interviewed on camera"

ricks0me - 9/7/2018 9:48:47 PM

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Can The Germans Keep Up With The Frantic Pace Over At Tesla?

The answer is no because that would indicate smoking weed on TV. No one will ever ketchup with Musk

2ndbimmer - 9/8/2018 10:13:13 AM

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Frantic pace of underdelivering? Tesla is way overrated and once people sit in a German car that is also electric, they will choose German over Tesla. Tesla is trendy and the interior is garbage.

SanJoseDriver - 9/12/2018 2:38:28 AM

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Most people like the interior, although the S/X do need a refresh asap. I greatly prefer it to the Lexus I had before, especially with the latest gen seats.