The current base Tesla Model 3 lists for $42K and is even cheaper with the $7.5K tax rebate. Even at $42K you don't have to be wealthy to buy one. The average selling price of a new car is a bit over $48K.
How much to replace the battery?
It’s my understand that the car has no frame its essentially a motorized battery rack. Any wreck means replace the whole thing.
Toy for the wealthy!
Anyone who has been using battery powered power tools in their home for the few couple decades knows why you don’t want a battery powered automobile...