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Tesla is a status symbol. Chevy is not. The true demand is for the Tesla brand, not the electric vehicle.


Doesn't matter. Teslas are selling, Bolts are not. And the Model 3 is not a status luxury car.


I was responding to "I don't know why Bolt sales are so low"

The reason is that people don't really want electric cars per se, but they do like the idea of owning a Tesla. And yes, the Model 3 is a status car still, because of the Tesla name and relative rarity, even though it's more mainstream in pricing.

If people wanted electic cars, Bolts would be selling better. Chevy sells tons of regular cars.




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