A base model 3 @ 35K before tax incentives/ credits (assuming you get them before the 200K sold threshold is met) vs a base model a4 (37K), 3 series (33K) or other comparable sedan is a no brainer to me regardless of owning solar or not. You get immediate access to HOV lanes so that is a significant added benefit as a commuter. Performance smokes the comparable options. Yes there will be tons of them on the road but what car at that price point isn’t common on the road? To another’s point, I dont think the sound of the car will lessen the noise on freeways as the tires hitting the road produce a lot of noise. Semi’s wont be replaced by tesla’s so not sure they impact home prices.
Having solar at home only adds to the value prop. I have solar and work from home. I may eventually commute but I am buying a Model 3 as soon as my reservation fulfillment email comes up. I would buy two if I could and lose my SUV as I would rather rent a big SUV for a random long distance family trip vs pay to operate, maintain and insure one. I have a kid who will be driving in 7 years so by that point my Model 3 will be a hand me down for her. How stoked would I have been when I started to drive knowing I didnt have to pay for gas (ever)?
