Tesla robotaxi cost advantage? $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ 's Cybercab might cost around $20,000 to make, perhaps $25,000 with two AI5 chips. The vehicle could last over 500,000 miles versus 250,000. So amortization per mile might be roughly a quarter of competitors. $25,000 divided by 500,000 miles is 5 cents per mile compared to 20 cents. If it reaches 1 million miles, 2.5 cents per mile. Engineered specifically for this, operating costs will be much lower. More efficient, possibly 6+ miles per kWh. Might achieve 7 miles per kWh. Lower weight, better aerodynamics, tires last longer. Tires cost less and endure more miles. Cleaning expenses are reduced. Wiper replacements are cheaper. 5 miles per kWh at $0.10 per kWh is $0.02 per mile. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ could deploy massive solar and batteries to cut electricity costs. Overall, cost per mile might hit $0.10. With half of miles paid, that's $0.20 per paid mile.
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