[pkulak]

People shop on monthly payments. Say that gas is $5/gallon in three years (and I'm pretty sure that's conservative). For 1500 miles a month at 30 mpg, that's $250 a month in gas. Subtract that plus maintenance from your payment and you're getting into econobox territory. I think $35,000 will be a pretty big deal.

[wise_young_man]

If you are going to consider the gas savings, you still need to remember that there are also electricity costs as well.

[pkulak]

Yes, totally. Take off about $25 for the electricity. The numbers don't change too much.

[gcb4]

but nissan is already promising a 200 mile car for half the model 3 price... your argument is valid for prius today, not for model 3 whenever it's launched.

[pkulak]

I agree 100%: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8040578