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6. it's complicated.... It could become a very stylish brick.....

Reply to leftyladyfrommo (Original post)

Fri Nov 11, 2022, 10:15 AM

Nov 2022

Tesla didn't just sell cars, which could conceivably be serviced with after market parts and service techs.

They also sold SW, which is tightly integrated into the cars, it's navigation system, security, performance, and autopilot system. As a Tesla customer, you don't own that SW; you just license it. It could shut down at any time and there would be no way to regain functionality, leaving the car lifeless.

And one other thing they maintain - The distributed charging system. Tesla has thousands of rapid charging stations throughout the country. If those shut down, Tesla owners go from 30 minutes for a full charge to hours and hours, if they can find a competing station.

So this isn't at all like chrysler going under. If tesla goes under, you have a $75k driveway ornament.

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So what happens to the thousands of Tesla owners [View all] leftyladyfrommo Nov 2022 OP

Maybe Biden will bail Tesla out, like Obama did with General Motors and Chrysler. sop Nov 2022 #1

Only on the condition that Musk divests all ownership interest and stock JHB Nov 2022 #3

This is going to be a difficult one jmowreader Nov 2022 #19

You do realize that he kept the companies running but the shareholders grantcart Nov 2022 #24

Seriously, I doubt Joe would even consider it. sop Nov 2022 #25

They will achieve the same status as Yugo owners! 70sEraVet Nov 2022 #2

I think I saw a Yugo once. nt leftyladyfrommo Nov 2022 #8

I drove one. I was actually considering buying one as my first car. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #31

Late In His Career, My Dad... ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #32

Ouch. Low blow. yellowcanine Nov 2022 #33

Tesla isn't going down Zorro Nov 2022 #4

What is it that you admire so much about him? BannonsLiver Nov 2022 #26

There is zero evidence Tesla is going down. former9thward Nov 2022 #37

That wasn't what I asked, and you're not who I asked, but thanks, I guess. BannonsLiver Nov 2022 #38

I know this sounds dumb but what if their computer goes leftyladyfrommo Nov 2022 #5

software is the least of the worries, I would expect an open source project to spring up Amishman Nov 2022 #11

Physical components are not a huge problem jmowreader Nov 2022 #20

it's complicated.... It could become a very stylish brick..... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #6

I am so worried about my friends. They saved for two leftyladyfrommo Nov 2022 #7

they will probably be ok - the above is a worst case scenario.... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #10

The EU continues to look at RTR legislation, which will be a good thing for Tesla owners here. GoneOffShore Nov 2022 #22

Your friends will be fine Zorro Nov 2022 #12

My son loves his Tesla, PatSeg Nov 2022 #16

Pretty certain Teslas can charge at any public DC charger (ChargePoint, Electrify America, etc.) hatrack Nov 2022 #34

true, but they aren't as fast as the fast tesla charging stations..... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #36

would set electric cars back years dembotoz Nov 2022 #9

Nah, the big 3 are too deeply invested now. EVs are here to stay...nt Wounded Bear Nov 2022 #17

I figure GM or some other major automaker will buy it at the salvage auction... hunter Nov 2022 #13

That would bring things full circle. Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #40

They get bought by Apple, Google, or Microsoft JCMach1 Nov 2022 #14

I've been hoping for awhile PatSeg Nov 2022 #18

Apple especially as they have been trying to get into cars for years JCMach1 Nov 2022 #29

Yes PatSeg Nov 2022 #30

Can you say Delorean? Tomconroy Nov 2022 #15

You beat me to it! Spot on Emile Nov 2022 #21

Edsel Delorean Musk? GoneOffShore Nov 2022 #23

you nearly owed me a keyboard. niyad Nov 2022 #27

Kaiser-Failure hatrack Nov 2022 #35

Musk doesn't even need coke to flaunt the cray cray. Nt. carpetbagger Nov 2022 #39

New boat anchors? mitch96 Nov 2022 #28

I remember a few years back Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #41