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We're making our last payment on our EV this month, and a few weeks ago I brought up the idea of maybe trading it in for a newer EV, since our current one was starting to show signs of possible battery degradation and it's a Leaf that's stuck with CHAdeMO charging instead of CCS/NACS charging. My husband asked me what car we'd consider replacing it with, and the instant I floated maybe looking at a used Tesla, my husband barked back "Absolutely NOT!" And the thing was, I couldn't find myself disagreeing, either.
I know that my husband and I are far from the only ones who think the same way.
I'm on vacation right now and renting a Mustang Mach-E. I never drove an EV before, but I gotta say I like it. Especially one pedal driving. I don't think I can go back to regular driving now.
My brother has a Tesla, and also a dislike of Elon. I think the important thing to remember is that Tesla is a company of many people, and they even have a specific department to wrangle the Elon and his antics. He's the "evil" attached to the capital they required to accelerate a much needed paradigm shift in American car culture. I don't think I would get a Tesla personally, not because of shit that Elon is doing, but because I have concerns about production quality, repairability, and owners rights.
My BIL got a new Tesla a few weeks ago, my dad has an older one (4 years iirc). I've driven my dad's one and I must say, I don't like it as a car and the build quality is not great. Too much fiddling with the touchscreen to get basic things done. Then I looked at my BIL's Tesla and it's a hard no now. You can't remove the stick for the indicators. It's moronic.
It's not just Elon that makes me not even consider a Tesla. He's just an extra reason to not consider the brand.
Wow oil companies are trying everything to retain their relevance
Mate what? They're saying They're gonna get an EV since their current one is degrading. Just because someone isn't getting Tesla doesn't mean They're getting an ICE. The fact is that there are other EVs now that offer better value propositions without all the baggage that comes with Tesla
Maybe for you.. Not in the US my dude. Companies work so hard to quell competition that prices are kept artificially high. I would love to have a BYD Dolphin Mini.
I'm specifically talking about the us. Its the only EV market I really track because it's the only one I'd be buying in.
Want a Tesla 3? The Ford Mach-E is cheaper and has longer range, as is also the case for the KIA EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 (all with better fit and finish than the Tesla).
Interested in the Tesla Model Y? The Cadillac LYRIC gets a little less range, but its very comparable.
The only one that actually is strong in its price category is the Model S and there I'd say the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV isn't so far behind that I think you'd suffer from deep uncontrollable buyers remorse (not to mention quality control on a Merc is gonna be almost unmatched by ANY auto manufacturer)
The model x, while cheaper than the Lucid Motors Air, is no longer the all out range king. Its also MORE expensive per mile of range so I'd call it a wash. Again. All I'm saying is other vehicles offed better value propositions than Tesla, not that every Tesla offering is a bad car. If you want an EV these days it doesn't need to be a Tesla unless you really want it to be a Tesla.
Finally. The cyber truck. What can I say about the cybertruck? A lot it turns out! Fuck that vehicle. What fucking coked out moron designed that thing and what do they think trucks are for? Rivian and Ford both already have vehicles out that beat Tesla to be first to market and both have actual beds designed for actual truck stuff. The cyber truck is just a rich person toy for people who want to have a truck because trucks make them feel big and powerful but have never looked into what a truck is
I'd have been a buyer for the CT if Elon had kept the price target
Does saying this make you feel like a good person? Because it doesn't make you sound like one.
buy buy buy
Have you considered that not everyone's transportation needs, financial situation, and living arraignment are the same?aybe people live different lives with different needs because they need to. Some might live different lives because they want to.
I think it is great that this person is in a position in their life that when they needed a car, most likely 5 years ago, they were able to buy an ev, and pay it off. Good for them on the small victories in life.