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Old 12-03-2023, 01:16 PM   #73 (permalink)
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The tri motor uses 2 cheaper induction motors and 1 higher efficiency permanent magnet.

Still disappointed the dual motor won't be anywhere near $50k... but maybe Tesla is just capturing money from the big spenders willing to pay more to be first, and will substantially reduce the price later on. I expected the $50k to increase to $60k due to the 20% inflation in the last 2 years, but not to $80k.

I'm surprised vehicles with a lot of interest don't have the first, say 10,000 sold at auction to the highest bidder. There's someone out there with too much money that would spend a million to have the 1st production truck, and plenty that would pay $150k to not wait.
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