It works great in larger cars (with PHEV) that can accommodate larger batteries - and if you don’t drive too fast because the downsized motors tend to consume overproportionally more fuel at high RPMs.
You still get to do service for the ICE parts of the car (of which there are many and the complexity of exhaust treatment requirements ensure that their number will increase), with all the costs and problems associated with them.
If you can charge at home, an EV is usually a no-brainer.
I don’t have home charging and it’s still a no brainer. The only downsides are cost and depreciation.
How many people are going to be able to though? Certainly peope living in big cities in apartment blocks are unlikely to be able to unless there are underground car parks beneath their buildings.
Only if we got a very small car (think mini or fiat 500 size) could we possibly manage it in our 1950’s garage and no way we can transform the front garden into a parking area to be able to plug in because there’s a bus stop right outside. Only other way would be if the council ever get around to putting some electric charges in the cul-de-sac, but that’s probably either years away or not ever happening.
We will see.
Technically, there’s nothing preventing the wide-scale installation of chargers even for people without a dedicated charging spot.
But in any case, individual mobility will get more expensive and cumbersome in the future. Especially in the city and for ICE vehicles.
Does he disclose if he has a short position?
No, unlike Elon all of whose children were born using IVF.
Seems he can function in a clinic’s room with some pictures and a cup in the other hand.
(assuming they didn’t use a donor)
I can’t believe I’m writing this but it was long due.
Turns out a man’s role is a bit more demanding than a woman’s, who don’t need more than play starfish.
We don’t need to know these details about you.
You are missing a lot of enjoyment in life.
That’s on the women, obviously this beats your ability to comprehend. But fear not, most everybody can learn (with a little help).
You do you…
Do y‘all think you could steer the discussion away from Elon, his kids, how they were conceived and all the other stuff that isn’t strictly speaking Tesla?
That would be great, thank you.
And yes, I enjoy driving my Model 3 every time I get in it. And it’s purely for myself. I don’t need Elon to be the savior of the world for that or anybody else’s appreciation.
Sorry, I guess the subject of his private life spilled over from the USA elections thread…
Enjoy your car!
Back on topic - rainer_s’ comment above about enjoying driving his Model 3 every time he gets in it, made me realise what it is about Teslas.
I have been driving for close to 60 years and must have driven about 50 cars long-term and there has never been one with the lively effortless instant power.
This includes Porsches, Jaguar F-Type and V12 XJS, Golf GTI, Audis and a whole fleet of Fords. None are as much fun to drive and brought a smile to my face more often as my Tesla, now my second one… Yes, I miss popping exhausts, but my days of clutch and shift and waiting for power to build up are over…
Tesla tops the list of car brands with the highest death rates according to iSeeCars’ review of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System data
Tesla’s are full of safety features so it must be you, the drivers.
I would be interested to see the European stats because we don’t have “Full Self Driving” here.
A couple of deaths of drivers who are distracted when the car is driving itself will massively skew the data.
Good point.
