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Tesla always accrued competition pretty fast in whatever domain it explored, its big advantage being brand and battery life.

For my part while I'd like a vehicle with Tesla autonomy, the appalling QA/finish (Teslas still look cheap) and the support policies mean I'll go to an EU or Asian brand when I finally pick an EV (at least if there's anything left by that time that doesn't look like some trashy gamer mouse on wheels).

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Very happy to report that the QA and finish on the Teslas built in Berlin and Shanghai are so much better than the ones in the USA. A whole other level.

I’ve heard that before, which is just kind of sad. It proves they’re capable of it, they just don’t care (at least in the US).

I think the difference is that cars built in a 40 year old factory with 40 year old equipment aren't as high quality as cars built in a new factory.

It will be interesting to see the quality of cars that come out of Austin.

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