RE: BMW blackmails the Australian public over EVs
I read an article this weekend in the SMH: Good Weekend magazine about Tesla. It was mostly pointing out that the future of automated cars is sort of cloudy. Many experts are actually unsure of the time frame of when it will become the tipping point into more automated than human drivers, but I digress. The article made the interesting point that Tesla hasn't yet made a profit since inception. Instead, they are betting on themselves for the future. They are pushing for their technology to do the talking. As far as my opinion is concerned, these old school manufacturers will only try for change if they can get it for free. I can't wait until I can get a Tesla. Perhaps a model 3 is on the horizon for me. It can fit a couple of big doggos in the back right?
I find it understandable that Tesla isn't yet turning a profit and I don't see that as a problem, they are heavily re-investing in the Gigafactory and new product development (Powerwall 2, Solar tiles, Semi truck, Roadster 2). It's still a young company when compared to the old guard but Tesla seem to be more in tune with what people want (just look at the number of Model 3 pre-orders). They have tapped into something and I'm just flabbergasted that a company the size of BMW can't see the change that to me appears so obvious and instead make moves that can only alienate/lose customers.
The Model 3 has lots of room in the cabin but it's not a hatchback so it really depends on how you like to travel with your dogs if that'll be suitable. I've had my Blue Heeler in my Model S a few times no problem, but she's only a medium sized dog... I guess it'll depend on if you mean Irish Wolfhound big or German Shepard big :)