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Tesla Marketing Strategy
- 1. Albert Alla SmitaBiswas Victor Hang Fung Renny Saldanha Patricia Trutescu
- 3. Tesla Mission “Ourgoal is to create awareness of the potential of Electric Vehicles and particularly around those created by Tesla Motors” We want to bring powerful electric cars from the narrow luxury market to mainstream America -Elon Musk | CEO and Chief Architect
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- 5. Tesla Strategic Position • High end manufacturer & dealer in Electric car market • Competitive Position • Direct-to-consumer sales • Stores and service centers • Innovative consumer financing options • Technological innovations
- 6. Tesla Product Strategy Model X
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- 8. Second Generation ModelS - Most Awarded Car of 2013
- 10. Top Management professional Exotic Vacations Family oriented Affluent Sport Love for Speed Love Shopping Environment conscious Tech Savvy Fine Diner
- 11. Model X Positioning For the middle aged mass affluent family oriented individuals with a keen eye for aesthetics and a love for speed. They enjoy long drives and commute frequently on medium-long commutes alone or with family. They are tech-savvy, enjoy elite sports and are sensitive towards the environment. Stellar performance- like the Sun, fiercely powerful yet highly beneficial and also loves the Earth. Tesla X is a vehicle that brings together Utility and Performance.’
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- 14. 67% Alternative fuelvehicle preferred Hybrids Navigant Research, Sample Size 1081, US 2013 61% EV Clearly Strong demand exists for EV EV- Electric Vehicle NGV – Natural Gas Vehicle
- 15. Consumer Opinion Reasonsto buy EV Navigant Research, Sample Size 1081, US 2013 Positive factors outweigh the reasons to buy EV 60 % 48% EV- Electric Vehicle
- 16. Growth Potential NavigantResearch, Sample Size 1081, US 2013
- 17. Familiarity of EVModels Familiarity Tesla3rd at 21% familiarity among consumers Navigant Research, Sample Size 1081, US 2013
- 18. EV as Valuefor Money Value for Money Tesla Ranks 3rd Navigant Research, Sample Size 1081, US 2013
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- 20. Future of Electriccars 300% Growth in sales Navigant Research, Sample Size 1081, US 2013 Top 3 locations
- 22. Marketing Mix –Product • Product Line – Roadster, Model S, Model X • Attributes • Easy Seating with step in access to the 2nd and 3rd row, • Beautiful aesthetics •Premium interior surfaces & panoramic glass. •Futuristic dashboard with Touch screen • Service Centers - West Coast, NY and Texas
- 23. Marketing Mix –Distribution & Sales • Online booking and reservations • Store locations should be close to service centers and charging stations
- 24. Marketing Mix -Price • Comparable to the Model S • 65kWh Model X = $56,250 • 85kWh Model X = $65,160 • Tesla drivers 1/3 save on electricity/fuel compared to non-electric luxury competitor • $avings • Battery replacement approx $6,500 lower than major engine repair • In 8 years compared to Gasoline Car - Tesla owner save $23,000+ • Hybrid car owner saves $725/ year; ($5,800 in 8 years) Mercedes S Class Tesla Model S 85kWh Sale Price $92,350 $87,400 Battery Replacement N/A $12,000 Major engine repair (1/5 original sale price) $18,470 N/A 8-year fuel costs (15,000 miles/year) $16,846 $5,262 Total Cost $127,666 $104,662
- 25. Marketing Mix -Promotion • Take the tag of “Safety” outside the car – roadside assistance for charging, breakdown and continue with your journey (replacement cars) • Test Drive the car at rental agencies near airports for travelling professionals • San Diego, NYC & Austin • Air commercials around popular TV shows around 7:00pm – 9:00pm • Product placement in music videos • Social Media & Digital - A 10-15 minute finely produced informational video to debut on Tesla website at launch • Facebook, Twitter and additional websites Huff Post, NY Times, WSJ promote debut • Print ads – Run once right before launch and 3-4 times after launch • Outdoor media
- 27. Promotion Budget Increaseoriginal budget for best exposure, from $3.9 to $5.94 million Pull Strategies Sampling at Rental Agencies Digital Marketing & Social Media Push Strategy Television Advertising • 15 second commercials Print • Running 4-5 times, 1/3 – 1 page color ads Billboards Product Placement in Music Videos • People look up to celebrities Sticking to segment & educate beyond segment to help people fall into category of Tesla buyers
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Editor's Notes
- #7 This slide shows Tesla’s product strategy graphically; transitioning form low volume, high price to large market and low price.
- #11 Demographics Age: ranging between 35-60+ Profession: Management Positions Income: High Income Level Family : Mid sized, married with children. Education : Graduate + Psychographics: Lifestyle : family oriented, long successful careers, reasonable social circle Personality types- Tech- Savvy, Love for Speed and Driving, Eye for Aesthetics, Family Oriented Environment conscious Behavior: Buying Reasons: Economy on Fuel, Eco-friendly car, better performance, functionality and style Drive as mode of transportation to work, shopping, recreation, transporting children to social activities and school Frequency: Have changed 3-5 cars in lifetime Hobbies: Affluent recreation, (like golf) Buying Habits: ski vacations, eating out, shopping at clothing boutiques, see shows
- #15 67% people preferred Hybrids, followed almost 61% people preferred electric cars
- #17 There are various other manufactures but here are the top few and their position
- #18 Tesla stood 3rd at 21% familiarity among consumers
- #19 At value for money Tesla stood 3rd at 20% as per consumer survey report
- #21 Top 3 locations are California, NY and Texas The industry growth looks very favorable in the future with almost 200,000 EV being sold by 2022 Source - http://cleantechnica.com/2013/09/30/electric-vehicles-speeding-toward-7-global-sales-2020/
- #24 Based on the growth in EV sales in the future and top 3 states Model X must be made available on show rooms in the West Coast, Texas, NYC regions