Can Elon Musk's Tesla Really Pull Off A $20K Model Y? Industry Experts Have Mixed Feelings
Can Elon Musk's Tesla Really Pull Off A $20K Model Y? Industry Experts Have Mixed Feelings
In a recent announcement that has stirred the auto industry, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), has hinted at the possibility of a Tesla Model Y priced under $20,000. However, experts have given mixed reactions to the revelation.
特斯拉公司的首席执行官埃隆 • 马斯克（Elon Musk）最近发表的一项公告引起了汽车行业的轩然大波，暗示特斯拉 Model Y 有望价格低于 20000 美元。然而，专家对这一揭示给出了不同的反应。
What Happened: Musk shared his vision of a more affordable Tesla Model Y during the company's 2024 Annual Stockholder Meeting, suggesting that such a vehicle could potentially sell millions of units, Forbes reported on Monday.
发生了什么：据福布斯周一报道，在公司的2024年股东大会上，马斯克分享了他对更实惠的特斯拉 Model Y 的设想，暗示这样的车辆可能会售出数百万辆。
"Figuring out ways to make more affordable vehicles is really like the game changer," Musk stated.
马斯克说：“找到降低成本的方法真的是它的制胜法宝。”
Musk emphasized the importance of affordability in Tesla's future, acknowledging that while many people aspire to own a Tesla, the high price point is a deterrent. He reiterated Tesla's commitment to making their vehicles more accessible.
马斯克强调了负担性在特斯拉未来的重要性，并承认尽管许多人渴望拥有特斯拉，但高价格是一种障碍。他重申了特斯拉致力于使其车辆更易于接近的承诺。
Industry insiders have shared mixed responses to this announcement. An anonymous executive from a major American transportation company stated that the concept of a more affordable car is not new.
行业内部人士对此发表了不同的反应。一位来自一家主要美国运输公司的匿名高管表示，拥有更实惠的汽车的概念并不新鲜。
"I don't think they'll make a new car that's cheap out of whole cloth but they'll find a way to make current cars cheaper," he said.
他说：“我认为他们不会创造出一个全新的便宜车，但他们会找到一种方法使当前的车辆更便宜。”
Sam Fiorani, an analyst at AutoForecast Solutions, expressed that a $20,000 Tesla would involve "substantial compromises."
AutoForecast Solutions 的分析师 Sam Fiorani 表示 20000 美元的特斯拉将涉及“实质性妥协”。
"The company currently makes less money per vehicle than a number of mainstream automakers providing no room for Tesla to cut prices substantially more than they already have," Fiorani said.
Fiorani 说：“这家公司目前每辆车赚的钱比很多主流汽车制造商都少，这为特斯拉削减价格提供了极少的余地。”
However, he was optimistic about the future of EVs adding that people "are waiting for a better EV, not just a cheaper one."
然而，他对电动汽车的未来感到乐观，并补充说：“人们正在等待一款更好的电动汽车，而不仅仅是更便宜的车款。”
Why It Matters: The announcement comes shortly after Musk confirmed that there would be no Model Y refresh this year. This decision was attributed to high interest rates dampening consumer demand for high-priced items, and the introduction of more affordable models by competitors in China.
为什么重要：这一公告是在马斯克确认今年不会有 Model Y 更新之后不久就出来的。这一决定归因于高利率抑制了消费者对高价商品的需求，以及中国竞争对手推出了更实惠的型号。
At Tesla's annual shareholder meeting, Musk also teased three new vehicles. These new products, which are currently under wraps, could potentially include the affordable Model Y Musk has hinted at.
在特斯拉的年度股东大会上，马斯克还预告了三款新产品。这些新产品目前还没有公布，但其中可能包括马斯克所暗示的实惠型号 Model Y。
However, not all responses to Musk's vision have been positive. Per Lekander, CEO and portfolio manager at Clean Energy Transition criticized Tesla's models as outdated and overvalued in an interview.
然而，并不是所有人对马斯克的设想作出了积极的反应。Clean Energy Transition 的首席执行官兼投资组合经理 Per Lekander 在接受采访时批评了特斯拉的车型过时和高估。
Price Action: On Monday, Tesla was trading 0.25% lower at $177.57 during the pre-market after closing at $178.01 on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro.
价格行动：周一，根据 Benzinga Pro 的数据，在收盘价为 178.01 美元之后，特斯拉的股价在盘前交易中下跌了 0.25%，跌至 177.57 美元。
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