Tesla: first profits!

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Tesla: first profits!




by recyclinage » 11/08/09, 10:29

A pioneer in the electric sports segment, Tesla is now earning its first profits! After seven years of existence and a roadster that has exceeded the 600 copies sold, the California firm can now look to the future more serenely and prepare for the launch of its new clean car: the Model S, a sedan top of range within 50 000 dollars! Another first!

It is the joy at Tesla! The manufacturer has just recorded its first profits in July: 1 20 million and million sales. A result that is especially the success of its roadster, the all-electric market unique sporting! 109 have been sold for the month of July. They swell the ranks of the few remaining copies 500 already delivered. Remember that Tesla launched its electric cabriolet based on the Lotus Elise, there are about half a year at a rate of about 100 000 dollars.

The Californian brand has not only seduced consumers - especially the wealthy Americans concerned about the environment - but also investors. Last May, Daimler acquired 10% of the manufacturer who will supply him with the batteries of his future electric Smart. The German brought with him his main shareholder, Abu Dhabi, who took 40% in Tesla.
Soon the sedan S!

But if Tesla recorded its first profit in seven years of existence, it is also thanks to the loan 465 million from the department to the US Energy. A breath of fresh air to the manufacturer. This windfall will not only allowed the Californian provide liquidity, but also to establish a new manufacturing facility dedicated to its future electric sedan.

Called Model S, the latter inaugurated the house design, much appreciated. Thus already predicted a brilliant business career, as his look is attractive and competitive price for a premium sedan and electrical addition (49 000 dollars, 34 500 euros, US government aid deducted). In May 2009, she had already recorded 1 000 pre-orders, even though the first deliveries only intervene 2011 the end. It will then deal with the arrival of a fierce competitor (scheduled for late-early 2009 2010): the Fisker Karma which is said to already 1 300 that pre-orders have been recorded.


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