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redpoint5 · 03-28-2019, 07:52 PM

Well, that's why Teslas are selling in greater numbers.

The top reasons I see for people that chose a Bolt over a Model 3:

Can't afford a Model 3

Couldn't get a Model 3 when they were shopping for a car

Concerns of most functions being integrated into the display rather than dedicated switches

Prefer hatchback to sedan

No nearby service centers

Concerns about fit and finish

Concerns about availability of parts

Don't like the image Tesla projects

The Leaf will have a price advantage over Tesla and Chevy beginning in April. I expect sales to increase then, unless Nissan is limiting the numbers via pricing.

You can pick up a new Bolt for about $22,000 after federal credit, and perhaps less if you add state. If you happen to get a $36,500 (delivery fee) Tesla, it will cost $32,750 after $3,750 after federal credit. That's ten grand more than a Bolt.

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redpoint5 Human Environmentalist Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,821 Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX 90 day: 24.19 mpg (US) Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i 90 day: 47.32 mpg (US) Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base 90 day: 21.82 mpg (US) Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 90 day: 17.14 mpg (US) Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD Pacifica Hybrid - '21 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 90 day: 43.3 mpg (US) Thanks: 4,327 Thanked 4,481 Times in 3,446 Posts	Well, that's why Teslas are selling in greater numbers. The top reasons I see for people that chose a Bolt over a Model 3: Can't afford a Model 3 Couldn't get a Model 3 when they were shopping for a car Concerns of most functions being integrated into the display rather than dedicated switches Prefer hatchback to sedan No nearby service centers Concerns about fit and finish Concerns about availability of parts Don't like the image Tesla projects The Leaf will have a price advantage over Tesla and Chevy beginning in April. I expect sales to increase then, unless Nissan is limiting the numbers via pricing. You can pick up a new Bolt for about $22,000 after federal credit, and perhaps less if you add state. If you happen to get a $36,500 (delivery fee) Tesla, it will cost $32,750 after $3,750 after federal credit. That's ten grand more than a Bolt. __________________ Gas and Electric Vehicle Cost of Ownership Calculator Give me absolute safety, or give me death! Last edited by redpoint5; 03-28-2019 at 08:29 PM..