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But why? Is it because the early adopters were paying for a product that would never work? Feels like a good opportunity for a class action...

• bufferoverflow 4y ago
  Because as it gets better, it provides more value. In its completed form it basically replaces a driver. Calculate how much it would cost to have drivers capable of driving 20 hours/day (rest spent charging). If they actually make it self-driving at a human level, it's value is clearly over $100K.
  • maxerickson 4y ago
    To some buyers anyway. It's not really clear that a higher price ends up being the revenue/income maximizing price (if the cost is minimal and many buyers value it much lower than the high price).
  • bigtex 4y ago
    Can you help me locate the robotaxi fleet released in 2020?
  • washbrain 4y ago
    If they actually do something impossible, sure, it'll be worth some money. But even then, why would individuals ever be able to participate in that market? If it's a sure thing, companies (including Tesla) will buy many cars and run the value as low as they can.