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Interestingly, Tesla’s reputation for quality is reflected in customer satisfaction surveys. The China Automotive Customer Satisfaction Survey (CAACS) 2024 ranks Tesla highly, with a score of 86.8 — placing it at number 11 overall. Even Tesla’s competitors acknowledge Tesla’s dominance; the CEO of Rivian, RJ Scaringe, recently stated that the Tesla Model Y remains the best EV under $50,000. Despite this, Rivian recently secured a massive $6.6 billion government loan aimed at building a factory focused on smaller vehicles. This development raises questions, especially considering that Rivian’s factory plans have been paused due to cost-saving measures, and the market for EVs has already matured to some extent.