It's hard to dispute facts. And here's one for you.
The Tesla Model S has sold 4,750 units in Q1 2013. That's a pretty good number. And, it gets better when you compare it against the likes of the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which tally 1,462, 2,338 and 3,077 units sold, respectively.
Problem is that the base prices aren't exactly lined up as the Tesla Model S starts at $62,400, the Audi at $72,200, the BMW at $73,600 and the Mercedes at $92,350.
Considering how you basically have to load up the Model S to get the right battery and all the accoutrements you'd come to expect in a luxury sedan it still is impressive.
You know the Tesla Model S, the $70,000 (and-up) electric car that "nobody can afford"? Well, evidently, more than a few people can afford it.
In fact, in the first quarter of this year, more people bought a Tesla Model S than bought any of the similarly priced gasoline-powered cars from the top three German luxury brands, according to data from LMC Automotive. About 4,750 buyers bought a Model S while just over 3,000 people bought Mercedes' top-level sedan.
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