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02-20-2013, 05:53 PM | #1 |
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Tesla Motors 4Q 2012 financial results
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavi...ees-q1-profit/ CN: - $306M revenue, GAAP loss of 79 cents per share, with 2,400 Model S deliveries accounting for both figures - Now up to 5,000 Model S per quarter production run rate, with 6,000 new reservations in the quarter and 15,000 net reservations outstanding - Profit before non-cash expenses expected now in Q1 2013! Similarly, cash flow from operations should be near the break-even point in Q1. So the sea of red ink may be near its end. Of course, there's still years of profitable quarters ahead of Tesla before their investors can recoup their initial investments. It's nevertheless good to see production at a rate of of 20k/yr along with 9 months-and-growing of outstanding reservations. |
02-20-2013, 05:54 PM | #2 |
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IB moronic Luddite rants.
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02-20-2013, 08:22 PM | #3 |
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Self fulfilling prophecy Integra...good for you. But I do not think you are a moron. Misguided maybe. I am sure one of your friends will be here soon to boost your own self worth though.
This is actually good news. I do worry that the amount of people in the market for a super expensive car like this may saturate fast. IF they are going to keep up momentum, they will need a small entry level car before they run out of the niche market. I have doubts that they will be able to sell 20k units per year, and especially on a year over year basis. But we will see. Despite what Integra and his minions spout, I have always said that TESLA and FISKAR while not my cup of tea will be judged a success based on sales. If they can find buyers then good for them. I have my doubts though. |
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They're accumulating reservations at quicker than their 20k/yr production rate, even with a base Model S starting at $60k pre-tax credit. Sounds good to me.
FiskEr (not fiskAr) is a lost cause, on the other hand. Stupid product, even more stupid of a price, and the market responded appropriately, IMO. |
02-20-2013, 09:56 PM | #5 |
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Accumulating orders at a rate of 20k/yr is not the same thing as having 20k orders. IF it holds out, then good for them. Hope they make a ton of money off of it. But success or failure is not decided on internet forums, it is decided on the sales floor.
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02-20-2013, 10:14 PM | #6 |
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They have 15k net orders, per my/the OP's link. 3 quarters worth of orders and more orders coming in than are being fulfilled.
In comparison, note the domestic, conventional car makers' tactic of building a ****-ton of vehicles, channel-stuffing to 120 days or so of inventory, and then shutting down the factories for a few weeks. |
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I like this tidbit:
2650 sold in 2012. Of that 2400 were sold in Q4. I'm long the stock and am looking forward to watching the future of the industry. Mass Customized cars that are basically pre sold before building is a much better model than building millions of cars and hoping they sell. |
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02-21-2013, 11:48 AM | #9 | |
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For people who need a car now there will be models that can be built faster or a few pre-built examples...and used cars. |
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I'm not saying that I don't want to see that happen.. just bringing up the reality of the situation. The vast majority of the buying public buys a new car within 1 week. Only enthusiasts put themselves on waiting lists for cars that have yet to be built. |
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That's doable if you have the right supply chain and inventory system. You just keep body in white inventory then finish the car when you get an order. You could even charge extra for quick turn service for the extra inventory cost (which would still be lower than holding a complete car).
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Laws can change once dealer lobbying and UAW lobbying power is greatly reduced. Robots and websites don't form unions. Inbeforeyougobackintimetosavesarahconnor! The public is willing to buy anything on the lot because they believe it is a "deal" or they are not used to having the ability to customize and get fast turn around. Dell and custom eye glass frame stores do it already. Plus, without inventory and dealerships it would be cheaper than today. That's the real "deal." You could customize options, paint and ship across country in a week with the right supply chain and network. Last edited by Snow Drift; 02-21-2013 at 09:53 PM. |
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Can't wait until a 300mile version can be had for around 50k. It's a great car.
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The biggest detriments to the value of the car will be likely be crash damage and interior wear. |
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Battery replacement costs. Reason #1,345 to hate all electric cars.
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It will be a couple of decades before we know this though I am afraid. Until charging stations are widely available and quick charging is commonplace, they will be mostly garage queen errand cars. Used only for short commutes mostly. So they will probably not rack up any significant miles. I fear that when and if we go full mainstream EV, then we have taken one step further into the disposable car. LIke most electric appliances, you just throw them away when you are done with them. |
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02-21-2013, 08:40 AM | #21 | |
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Planned obsolescence is real and it's already here and the norm in the auto industry. Musk is such an egomaniac with so much to prove he's probably worked against it. |
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Anyways, the Tesla is an excellent vehicle and with millions of dollars in energy storage research (tons going into it, and material science, especially in universities). Better things are going to happen. |
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I mean I hear you the Datsun is not a pinnacle of electrical prowess. But a guy here at work had his 2013 CX5 catch on fire and burn to the ground due to an electrical short. These things happen. O2 sensors fail. Coils fail. Battery terminals corrode, Throttle position sensors fail. Voltage Regulators fail. Are they better than they were 40 years ago. Most certainly. Will the electrics of today last 40 years. I have my doubts. The more complex cars are the more there is to fail, and the harder they are to repair. Individual components use to be rebuildable, now, more and more of the parts on cars today are throw away and replace. It is not that far into science fiction to think of a time when it will be cheaper to throw away your car for recycling and get a new one than to repair or rebuild it. |
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I know, I KNOW
I am tempting fate talking about electrical gremlins when I drive a VW!!!! But you left one thing out buddy that buys me some time. It is a NEW turbocharged AWD VW golf. And you can bet if my history shows, I will get rid of it as soon as practical, or as soon as Subaru makes a Legacy worth buying. All of the parts on any car electric or otherwise will be subjected to vibration and heat. Removing the ICE does remove a big source grant you, but leaving a car out in the sun in summer will bake plastics fairly well. And all cars drive on bad roads so vibrations are a design issue they will always have to deal with it. Electric cars will not break like ICE cars do. They will find new ways to break. That I can assure you. If you are asking me to buy into the concept that a gas powered golf cart is less reliable than a electric golf cart you will not get much argument out of me. Anybody who argues that is a fool. I will counter by saying this. Reliability is not the best yardstick for which to judge the greatness of a car. Nobody ever sang a song about a corolla. A camry is not the kind of car one is passionate about. Being reliable is the sensible choice. It is marrying the girl who works in the library, and not the hot stripper. It will appeal to the masses when the technology is up to snuff and the switch to EV is seamless. But I will miss the sound of a well tuned engine. And the feel of a smooth running ICE. Those days are coming, but luckily I will probably be commited before it happens on any kind of scale. I do bow to the fact I am not in the majority among younger buyers who seem to not care about cars in general. They are appliances, and if ever there was an souless appliance, it is an electric car like a leaf, or a focus EV. I grew up builidng my own motors and still do. I fix things, when I can. Even the highly dynamic Model S I find has absolutely no soul or heart. Maybe in 30 years my opinion will change. |
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