I completely disagree with the idea that Tesla was a wave maker instead of a wave rider.
The concept of electric vehicles was not new when Tesla emerged. Hybrids were gaining traction in the 2000s, and the Nissan Leaf was released before the Tesla Roadster. Additionally, e-bikes were becoming popular in Asia. Tesla's innovation was not in the idea itself but in its execution. Elon Musk's genius was in hiring an awesome designer, Franz von Holzhausen, and creating hype around the brand.
Tesla primarily rode the wave of falling costs of lithium-ion batteries, driven by manufacturers in Asia. Musk did, however, create a significant wave with the successful development of reusable rockets through SpaceX.
I completely disagree with the idea that Tesla was a wave maker instead of a wave rider.
The concept of electric vehicles was not new when Tesla emerged. Hybrids were gaining traction in the 2000s, and the Nissan Leaf was released before the Tesla Roadster. Additionally, e-bikes were becoming popular in Asia. Tesla's innovation was not in the idea itself but in its execution. Elon Musk's genius was in hiring an awesome designer, Franz von Holzhausen, and creating hype around the brand.
Tesla primarily rode the wave of falling costs of lithium-ion batteries, driven by manufacturers in Asia. Musk did, however, create a significant wave with the successful development of reusable rockets through SpaceX.