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He underscores that the path to EV profitability for legacy automakers remains challenging, given their high costs and slower scaling. Ford’s struggles exemplify this; they’ve produced more electric vans than Model F vehicles but still face daunting margins. Tesla, by contrast, has a clear lead, thanks to their integrated approach and cost efficiencies.
The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities
Levy remains optimistic about Tesla’s future, emphasizing that despite tough industry conditions, Tesla continues to grow its market share and improve margins through price and cost strategies. He acknowledges that Tesla's aggressive pushing of prices and ramping new factories may temporarily pressure margins, but the long-term outlook remains positive.