Tesla Motors Research Shows Who’s Buying The Model S

Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been one of the most consistently surprising companies of 2013, more than quadrupling in value since the start of the year, and putting the electric car in the popular mind for the first time. The company’s customer base has largely remained a mystery, leading to questions about who exactly is buying the car. A new survey from CNBC finally gives investors an insight into that enigma.

According to the survey, rich young men are the predominant buyers of the Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model S, with more than 80% of buyers being male, and over 75% having incomes of more...