He initially stated in 2011: $30,000 in 2011 is worth $44,937.52 today.
New Model 3 today $36,990 so inflation adjusted already sub-$30k, and if Cybercab cones through even with inflation.
Who cares about the inflation adjustment. He didn't hedge for inflation when he laid down that number. Then after 16 years he STILL couldn't pull it off.
You're making excuses for a trillionaire who would happily watch you starve.