• thrawn@lemmy.world
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    11 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.

    • AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml
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      17 minutes ago

      Even the most expensive Tesla is like the entry price for real sportscars. That dude is high