You’ve probably heard of Elon Musk and his company Tesla. If not, Musk is an FRS is an engineer, industrial designer, technology entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder, CEO, CTO, and chief designer at Tesla.

On the other hand, Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company that manufactures solar panels, batteries, and not to forget elective cars (EVs) among many things.

The brand’s EVs are world-famous for several reasons. They keep the environment clean, save you a ton of money on fuel purchases, and offer several features for their value. But, did you know that the cars are proved just over $40,000 and go up to a whopping $100,000!

However, if we compare other auto brands that also manufacturer EVs, we see that many of them are priced around the $30-40,000 bracket, a common question that arises here is why Tesla cars soo are expensive as compared to other vehicles?

We have compiled a list of reasons to answer this question!

X Reasons Why Tesla Cars Are Super Expensive

Let’s start with the most obvious reason:

1. Expensive Lithium-ion Batteries 

Just like how Iron Man needs the arc reactor to function his body and suit, all-electric items need a source of energy, which are batteries. Unlike the ones we use in our household to power the remote or other appliances, the ones used in Tesla are more significant and bulkier.

According to Investopedia, a single battery equipped in the Model S costs a whopping $30,000, which adds up for half of its price.

2. Maintenance and Operation Costs

Just last year, Musk unveiled what became the world’s most viral car, the Tesla Cybertruck. The truck’s unique design, which reminds us of a lot of things from old video games and nostalgia, is made out of stainless steel alloy, making it “bulletproof,” according to Musk.

The starting price of the one-of-a-kind vehicles is placed at $70,000! Although it may not look as expensive as other models in the Tesla portfolio, the main expensive is because of the Tron-inspired technology it carries. Maintenance and proper operations of the truck are super costly, which explains why it has a limited number of orders compared to other manufacturers.

3. Frequent Updates

When you purchase a car, there are several things you are paying for, including the features it has to offer. Naturally, vehicles with fewer features or out-dated ones are going to cost less compared to cars with more modern and technically advanced ones. Similarly, Tesla cars are continually receiving updates to enhance the performance and give drivers more to look forward to.

4. Premium-Quality Equipment & Accessories

From day 1, Elon Musk has always said that Tesla will always be a high-end premium brand offering drivers an unmatched experience. Each car is equipped with high-quality seats, mats, and other equipment that sets luxury cars apart. The brand is not just about clean and sustainable energy, but also about providing what their consumers want when paying a large amount.

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I remember as a kid, I would look out of the car window, and I could see a dozen different car brands that no longer exist.

It saddens me because my father and relatives have owned some of these brands themselves, and we have loved taking long drives in them going from city to city.

Now about 15 years later, I have realized that some of the brands that were dear to my siblings, myself and many others no longer exist.

So with a heavy heart today, I have compiled a list of some of the car brands that I wish were still seen on the roads.

1. Plymouth

My memories with Plymouth go way back to when I was a young girl. My dad owned a Plymouth Voyager, and at the time, it was a great family car. Plymouth was first introduced in 1928 and was created by Walter P. Chrysler.

However, the production under the Plymouth name in 2001. Instead, the designs were sent to Dodge and Chrystler to be rolled-out under their names.

2. Pontiac 

Pontiac Sunfire and G6 and many other countless models have always kept me intrigued.

I’ve loved the Pontiac brand, my dad’s aunty owned a Pontiac GTO, and we would go out almost every other weekend in it.

Too bad, the General Motors-owned brand got discontinued in 2010 due to recession.

3. Hummer

As a kid, my younger brother and I would play games like you count blue cars, I count red. The one with the most counts wins. Spotting a Hummer would be a bonus worth 5 points!

Speaking of Hummers, although a rare sight to see, the vast bad a** vehicles were surly a symbol during our time, just like how Toyota Fortuner is a status symbol in Pakistan.

However, General Motors discontinued the line in 2009 after the brand filed for bankruptcy.

4. Saturn

Saturn Corporation was yet another subsidiary of General Motors. It was launched in 1985 but didn’t have a long lifespan.

After a failed attempt at selling Saturn resulted in the ceasing of operations in 2010.

5. Checker

You may or may not have heard of the famous Checker Cabs. The checker not only referred to the cab’s unique design but was also the name of the manufacturer as well.

The Checker Motors Corporation reportedly existed between 1922-2009; after that, the corporation filed for bankruptcy under chapter 11.

However, there’s a very likely chance that the brand may return with revolution plans in the pipeline. We can’t say what they have up their sleeves just yet.

Several cars are also a part of this list. They include:

• Saab
• Mercury
• Oldsmobile
• Scion
• Studebaker
• Isuzu
• Willys
• AMC
• Packard
• DeSoto
• Eagle
• Edsel
• Avanti
• Rover
• Tucker
• Kaiser-Frazer
• DeLorean
• Rambler
• Mosler

Which car brands do you remember that no longer exist?

Share their names with us in the comments below.

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