by adric22 (Posted Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:42:45 GMT)
Also worth pointing out that Nissan already has a network of dealers and factories. So it costs a lot less to produce an extra model of vehicle than it does to start a whole new car company. I'm honestly surprised that Tesla was not bought up as a sub-brand of some other car company.
TomT wrote:
Neither has Nissan on the Leaf. If the Leaf was a single product from a standalone company, it would be hemorrhaging billions... Nissan is large enough that they can hide that among all their other ventures and absorb it, but it doesn't change the fact and likely won't for many years.
cwerdna wrote:
But, Tesla hasn't turned a profit once yet.
Also worth pointing out that Nissan already has a network of dealers and factories. So it costs a lot less to produce an extra model of vehicle than it does to start a whole new car company. I'm honestly surprised that Tesla was not bought up as a sub-brand of some other car company.