There have been several instances in history where a single product opened an entirely new market for itself, while simultaneously shutting the door on another. The Tesla Model 3 is now in line to do the same thing - as long as the EV industry itself is able to hold up in the coming years. This means that if we are going to predict that Model 3 sales will usurp gas vehicles entirely, there has to be more than just a willing customer base. Once all of these cars have been purchased, there needs to be system in place for efficiently charging all of them. If there is no infrastructure, it will be a disaster as people scramble to find an open station.

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