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lawn 3 hours ago

It's not a very good comparison as Tesla has far fewer models than other carmakers.

refurb 3 hours ago | parent [-]

The number of models doesn’t seem that relevant? If anything it would make Tesla’s numbers all the more impressive being a niche market EV.

ben_w 9 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

As I recall, the original Bondi blue iMac was the best selling model of personal computer at the time. This wasn't because Apple suddenly stopped being the Betamax of the home computer world, it's because there was only one model when everyone else had a full range, and the effect disappeared the moment they came out in multiple colours.

Same deal with Tesla: They have two core models (Y top, 3 next, all else a rounding error), while everyone else has a full range that sales are split across.

lawn 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Of course its relevant as Tesla is valued to much more than the other makers despite selling in total fewer cars.

Tesla is indeed a niche maker, but their valuation does not reflect that fact.