BMW is saying that demand for its new i3 electric car is exceeding expectations -- and now it's considering a boost in production. In this segment of "Motor Money", analysts Rex Moore and John Rosevear discuss whether electric cars are finally getting some traction and what this development means for Tesla's (TSLA 3.56%) future plans.
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How BMW's Electric Car Helps Tesla
By Rex Moore and John Rosevear
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Oct 21, 2013 at 8:20PM
NASDAQ: TSLA
Tesla
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$1.0T
Today's Change
(3.56%) $11.06
Current Price
$321.84
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Demand is strong for the all-electric BMW i3. Could this help Tesla’s plans to sell lower-cost EVs?
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