• Blindsite@lemmy.today
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    5 hours ago

    If you have the money to buy a Tesla I don’t think you’re someone who cares what people think one way or the other. You don’t need to care about public opinion with that kind of income.

    • thrawn@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      What? A Model 3 starts at 42k (without the tax credit) or 299/mo for a lease. That’s below average for new cars in America, or significantly below average if you qualify for the tax credit. KBB says the average for a new car in December 2024 was nearly 50k.

      And sure, not everyone can afford a new car, but very few Tesla buyers are “that kind of income” wealthy.