Model 3
product on 4 shows · 4 statements across 4 episodes
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the a16z Podcast
4 statements about Model 3, every show
Baglino: Silicon carbide doubled the power density of Tesla onboard chargers
“And so we really wanted to make the onboard charger smaller, so we used these early silicon carbide devices to make the onboard charger. Yeah, I think we reduced, increased its power density by, like, a factor of two. We dramatically reduced its cost.”
Scaringe: Tesla holds roughly 50% EV market share via two models
“You know, they have fifty-ish percent market share, because they have two great products. The Model Three and Model Y are great products.”
DeMuro: Car enthusiasts will resist future modeled on Tesla Model 3
“I think the model three is kind of the preview of where cars are going to go in the future. And I think car enthusiasts will be dragged Kicking and screaming into this world.”
Beshara: Tesla generated $14 billion in Model 3 pre-orders in days
“In about three or four days, they sold 200,000 cars. I mean, this is a car manufacturer. I think they've sold essentially about fourteen billion dollars worth of their new model. And they're expecting, you know, 30% to drop off, but still 70% of that would be …”