083 Brad Kenagy - I Hope Tesla's Cash Burn Doesn't Take Down The Model 3

Brad Kenagy recently wrote an article titled, "Tesla Just Said What!" where he highlighted the following statement in a recent Tesla press release:

"While the P100D Ludicrous is obviously an expensive vehicle, we want to emphasize that every sale helps pay for the smaller and much more affordable Tesla Model 3 that is in development. Without customers willing to buy the expensive Model S and X, we would be unable to fund the smaller, more affordable Model 3 development."

I wanted to follow-up with Brad to learn more about his thesis.

A few hightlights:

• Will Tesla need to raise more capital via secondary offerings leading to further stock dilution?
• Does Tesla's current junk bond rating pose significant problems for raising capital?
• Will Tesla ultimately be able to fund the Model 3?
• Is the attempted acquisition of SolarCity an act of desperation?
• Where do both companies presently stand regarding cash flow and profitability?

I hope you enjoy the interview.

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