Tesla’s Affordability Problem

InvestorPlace2022-03-21

Tesla raised the base price of its cars againRivals have failed to deliver in the mid-marketWhat China tells the U.S. about the future of electric vehiclesTesla(NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is down 17% in 2022....

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Zacccc
2022-03-22
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2022-03-22
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2022-03-22
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Fatfish
2022-03-22
Fatfish
Telsa is just like Apple products. Luxury goods. But people still buy because of its branding and unique functionality. Just like why people choose iphone over samsung or huaweior oppo. All are phones thou.
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2022-03-22
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