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Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Not true. The first Model 3 arrived in Switzerland in the 3rd week of February (2019-02-16). Tesla already sold 316 in February 2019 (+754% YoY). How much of an exceptional month March will be for the year, we'll see after the April data is released. The number of preorders for Model 3 in Switzerland should be easily 1 order of magnitude higher than what they delivered in March.

If that YoY figure is for Model 3s in Switzerland, then you really can't quote it as a figure with any statistical honesty. A year from first delivery hasn't even elapsed yet.

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Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Anecdata from someone living in a small Swiss village (c. 1,500 residents outside the ski season): - I see a handful of Teslas around the village. I would guesstimate 5 local residents own them. - The local taxi firm has a couple even. - Filling stations on the autoroutes have the charging points (at least in Romandy) - The country is small so, hey, it seems ideal I'd like to get one but it doesn't fit my use case (n…

Road trips are a joy with autopilot.

Really? Autopilot seems like it would make for a pretty boring road trip. You need to pay attention to the road but you’re not driving.

Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not true. The first Model 3 arrived in Switzerland in the 3rd week of February (2019-02-16). Tesla already sold 316 in February 2019 (+754% YoY). How much of an exceptional month March will be for the year, we'll see after the April data is released. The number of preorders for Model 3 in Switzerland should be easily 1 order of magnitude higher than what they delivered in March.

Your comment contains exact numbers why not also put the source where you found them?

http://e3.marco.ch/publish/autoschweiz/941_880/MOFISPW2019mi...

Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Anecdata from someone living in a small Swiss village (c. 1,500 residents outside the ski season): - I see a handful of Teslas around the village. I would guesstimate 5 local residents own them. - The local taxi firm has a couple even. - Filling stations on the autoroutes have the charging points (at least in Romandy) - The country is small so, hey, it seems ideal I'd like to get one but it doesn't fit my use case (n…

The Tesla Model 3 is very capable of long road trips, especially in the summer, with a range of 500km or more. The only exception would be if you’re driving in very remote areas with no charging infrastructure, but that almost doesn’t exist any more in Western Europe.

The Tesla Supercharger network, combined with its ability to charge on CCS charging networks like Ionity, make it uniquely suited to long distance travel.

And it will only get better over time as more, and faster, charging stations are deployed. (The Model 3 is capable of up to 250kW charging - twice the speed of what most of the current Superchargers can do).

Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not true. The first Model 3 arrived in Switzerland in the 3rd week of February (2019-02-16). Tesla already sold 316 in February 2019 (+754% YoY). How much of an exceptional month March will be for the year, we'll see after the April data is released. The number of preorders for Model 3 in Switzerland should be easily 1 order of magnitude higher than what they delivered in March.

How is it definitely "not true" if your position is to just wait and see until April ? And not sure why YoY numbers are important given that it's a cheaper car being sold here. Of course it's going to be higher. Problem of course is a lot less margin.

> How is it definitely "not true" if your position is to just wait and see until April ?

"All the Tesla 3 preorders arrived [1][2] in Switzerland in one month" is of course complete nonsense. Because not only did plenty arrive in February already, but the preorders were much higher than what came in March.

Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Anecdata from someone living in a small Swiss village (c. 1,500 residents outside the ski season): - I see a handful of Teslas around the village. I would guesstimate 5 local residents own them. - The local taxi firm has a couple even. - Filling stations on the autoroutes have the charging points (at least in Romandy) - The country is small so, hey, it seems ideal I'd like to get one but it doesn't fit my use case (n…

A Chevy Volt would be perfect for your use case. Disclosure: happy Volt owner that my wife drives 95% around town with the occasional 120-300 mi road trip.

It's not sold in Europe. You can buy Prius plugin hybrid, new Corolla hybrid, BMW 330e etc.

Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Anecdata from someone living in a small Swiss village (c. 1,500 residents outside the ski season): - I see a handful of Teslas around the village. I would guesstimate 5 local residents own them. - The local taxi firm has a couple even. - Filling stations on the autoroutes have the charging points (at least in Romandy) - The country is small so, hey, it seems ideal I'd like to get one but it doesn't fit my use case (n…

Whats is the all in final cost for a Tesla 3 that you guys are paying in Switzerland? Im guessing its at least a double of a promised $35K USA price?

> Im guessing its at least a double of a promised $35K USA price?

60k CHF give or take, so close to double.

Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Anecdata from someone living in a small Swiss village (c. 1,500 residents outside the ski season): - I see a handful of Teslas around the village. I would guesstimate 5 local residents own them. - The local taxi firm has a couple even. - Filling stations on the autoroutes have the charging points (at least in Romandy) - The country is small so, hey, it seems ideal I'd like to get one but it doesn't fit my use case (n…

Whats is the all in final cost for a Tesla 3 that you guys are paying in Switzerland? Im guessing its at least a double of a promised $35K USA price?

Is it really 35k in USA? Prices in Europe include taxes.

Re: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Whats is the all in final cost for a Tesla 3 that you guys are paying in Switzerland? Im guessing its at least a double of a promised $35K USA price?

> Im guessing its at least a double of a promised $35K USA price? 60k CHF give or take, so close to double.

i am very surprised to see that their insurance rates are NOT around $5000/year. Very reasonable $2000ish/ year.
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