The sleek glass doors of the Tesla gallery slid open, inviting Elias into a space that felt less like a car dealership and more like a high-end tech sanctuary. There were no aggressive salesmen in cheap suits or rows of balloons. Instead, the air was quiet, smelling faintly of clean upholstery and innovation.

Elias watched as the associate demonstrated the process on the screen: selecting the range, picking the wheels, and choosing the Full Self-Driving capability. With a few clicks, a "Custom Order" was ready.

Elias walked toward a deep-blue Model 3 parked on the polished floor. A young associate, wearing a simple black polo, approached with a smile. "Just looking, or looking to drive?"