That is what everybody said when they released iPhone. See who is winning now.
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No, they all come with a charger that can plug into a standard US 110 wall outlet. Some let you add an adapter to plug into a 240v outlet.
Well Tesla is doing a crap job of it. I guess Apple is going to wait until someone else fights the fight.
These states don't allow direct car sales.
These states seemed to have carved out provisions that allow Tesla (specifically) to sell direct
EDIT: Michigan is a tossup again because they recently passed legislation that would ban direct car sales and it may not exempt Tesla anymore.
Yes they do, but charging will be painfully slow at 115v. If you want an electric car you really need to factor in getting a 230v fast charger installed at your house.
Follow the same path that Tesla has...
Apple has masterfully NOT been a “first mover” since the iPod. They allow other firms to spend their resources on the sorts of things that the entrenched players fight the new comer and then offer better features ...
At the rate Tesla is going with these legal battles I wouldn't expect Apple to sell a car in 2025 then, lol.
I am. It would be fantastic if my car could drive me anywhere while I'm reading a book or watching a movie. It would also be great if I could call my car to come pick me up, like Batman with the Bat Mobile.
It would also greatly improve mobility for people with disabilities or the elderly.Apple builds premium products and charges even more.
So I would NOT expect this to be a car for the masses but an Apple MacPro of EV's. Really stunning but outrageously priced.
So I would NOT expect this to be a car for the masses but an Apple MacPro of EV's. Really stunning but outrageously priced.
They don't need to just yet, they could build direct from overseas, and from the factory to you. All manufacturers have been trying to boot the dealership model for years, the problem is they have an established network. I would figure they would partner with some high end model, and ride on their coat tails, but this is speculative at this point, and nobody can guess what could happen. If this actually does happen, or not at this point.
Although I want nothing more than an Apple car... but I'm not sure if when it gets released, I'd be able to afford it. I mean at the current time, I'm still considering the Tesla a luxury. So when it does get released, I'll wait something like 5-7 years to buy for better price, and still pay an arm and a leg.
I support them going about this 100% independently but Apple is not a car company and car companies have much bigger issues than phone companies. Apple can navigate the industry and has cash to do it, I just see this as a shareholder as a huge distraction for them. if they were making a licensable platform, sure but to create an Apple Care, Truck, SUV, Crossover, deploy 500,000 charging stations, stand up 'showrooms' handle support, service, warranty, comply with DOT and NHTSA standards, financing....it's fine. Go for it, I'm not going to stop them but man what a money sink if they don't crack 1% market share. The phone in 2007 was a way lower investment than bringing a car to market.
You are right.
Tesla stock is not based in reality. It's complete hype.
If they were treated like GM, Ford and others, their stock would have tanked long ago; quality problems, production issues, etc...
Let GM have one issue, with one car line and the sky is falling.
A Tesla Model 3 costs 2x out the door than a Chevy Bolt and it's not 2x the car.
I had a 2017 Bolt and now have a 2020 Bolt. Hands down a better car in terns of fit and finish.
And speaking of scale. Tesla with their massive battery gigafactories is having trouble keeping up with demand. Where would Apple get batteries at that scale IF they can actually sell at scale? Then there is the issue of rare earth minerals, environmental concerns. The list of issues to overcome, much less whether it is a worthwhile effort for Apple to stick its neck out on is lengthy.
But if anyone can figure it out, is Apple with its deep pockets.
They are heading to make all cars public transport. You don’t own one, just rent/hire one for when you need it. It drives itself to your door, you have it for as long as you need for your purpose, then it drives itself back to base. If you fell asleep inside it, tough! 😆
Good points and I fully agree , this has a potential to be the biggest money sink in Apple`s history , I would think that licensing out is the opposite as to how Apple does things , but maybe there will be a different take on this from them, the problem is that I don't see the automakers biting on this , as Apple will want a big part of the BOM for their platform , and I suspect it will eat up ALOT of the margins on their sales which is why everyone are trying to do it themselves to save costs , but if Tesla will just continue to plow ahead and they can't catch up , they might have it in their best interest to get the "Apple Kit" which they know will continue to be upgraded and improved over the years and maybe on the side develop a good replacement (same way Apple does it , buy buy buy until you have a good in-house replacement).
Apple issue with this approach (the "Apple kit") will be no doubt Google , Google will just give it away for free for being the only computer in the car , that for them is the win as they can grab all the information that they need (same as phones).
..and if they make one that fits my needs, I'll buy one. I Love Apple products and hope they can pull it off.
- A Model 3 SR+ costs $37,900 (before taxes) with the Bolt starting at $36,500, that is not 2x no matter how you do the math.
- Tech wise I would take a Model 3 over a Bolt anyday for the following reasons:
- Access to the Supercharging network, I can go pretty much anywhere in the country with this car in half the time as I would with a Bolt
- Drivetrain - The model 3 has the most efficient drivetrain out there, bar none
- Technology - The display and constant addition of new functionality via OTA udpates eclipses anything Chevy has done with the Bolt even between their different year models. This is thew new standard for the auto industry and Chevy is still trying to figure this out.
- Performance - If I'm spending ~$40k on a car it might as well be fun and not slower than a Camry
- Fit & Finish - I got my model 3 back in 2018 during the mad rush and had 0 fit & finish issues. I keep close tabs on new owners in the local owner groups and the fit & finish continues to beat anything I've seen from the plastic-thirsty products GM pumps out.
- Aesthetics
Cheers!
Wow, a subscription to a whole fleet? Or a personal car to own like a lease? A driverless ride service?
Siri could know you when are going to need a ride from the restaurant and plan a cleaned charged car to pick us up at just the right time and drop us off at home, play our music, without us even thinking about it.