Common EV's in your area

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I assume this will amuse @Ws6 but I would say that the H/K EV's are now as popular, if not more popular than Tesla in my area now. I can't go anywhere without seeing several, in fact, I often see more of those than I do Tesla vehicles, which surprised me enough to make this thread.

Drove to the butcher this aft, saw a couple on the way, one pulled in just before I did, saw another one seconds after I left.

They are popular!

So, I know @DriveHard and @Ws6 have somewhat diametrically opposed views on these vehicles, has anyone else had a chance to gain some seat time? Are they popular in your area?
 
I assume this will amuse @Ws6 but I would say that the H/K EV's are now as popular, if not more popular than Tesla in my area now. I can't go anywhere without seeing several, in fact, I often see more of those than I do Tesla vehicles, which surprised me enough to make this thread.

Drove to the butcher this aft, saw a couple on the way, one pulled in just before I did, saw another one seconds after I left.

They are popular!

So, I know @DriveHard and @Ws6 have somewhat diametrically opposed views on these vehicles, has anyone else had a chance to gain some seat time? Are they popular in your area?
In my area, EV6 is somewhat common, but not overly so. I know one guy who goes to my gym has one, and I see one or two every weekend in traffic. The Ionic 5 is similar. I'd say Rivian sightings are also similar, with a couple of Taycan's sprinkled in. I know a doctor with one, which is kindof odd because there is not a Porsche dealer near here. Which in itself is kindof odd, lol! Lots of Tesla.
 
I went to work yesterday and along the way saw about 50 Teslas, 3 Rivians, 1 EV6, and 1 Lucid. At my work's chargers were 6 Teslas, 1 Lucid, and 1 Mach-e mustang. My next door neighbor just bought a Tesla. There are four houses on my block of 20 houses that have Teslas.
 
For as small of a town as Lewiston Idaho is, I am honestly surprised by the amount of Teslas around here. There's at least 2 Cybertrucks I see semi-regularly out and about as well. Also a decent amount of Nissan Leafs.
 
Mainly see Teslas here, with the occasional Kia EV. Saw an EV9 today at Kroger and I do see the occasional EV6.
I see a Rivian once in a while and I've seen exactly one Lucid Air, which I liked the look of.
You can't drive anywhere and not see a Tesla. Guy at work bought a used Model S. First adopter where I work and we have no charging of any kind available. We'll see how it works out for him.
Saw a CT last Sunday in a really hideous blue-black wrap. Made an already ugly machine even more of an assault on the eyes.
I do see a Leaf now and then as well, but not many, and there is a local 500e I see charging at Kroger from time to time.
EVs are becoming more widely adopted, so I know I'll see more of them as time marches on, maybe even one in my garage.
 
For EV's around here Tesla Model 3's seem to be the most popular. I have seen several Mach E's around town as well, followed by the H/K EV's. But H/K is probably quickly gaining on the others in numbers sold, in our area.
 
We have cheap gas - all the EV's are status symbols - so mostly Tesla - several new CT's. Also have seen a couple Ford Lightnings around, one or two Mach-e.

The occasional old Bolt or i3 in the city, but pretty rare.
 
I do see one standard EV6 and an Ioniq 6 here in town. I do honestly like the Ioniq 6 a lot. I want to see an N version of it. I think we’d see more, but the closest Hyundai or Kia dealer is 30 miles away. It takes driving out of state to pick up a new Tesla, but many seem to be doing that.

I like what Kia and Hyundai are doing, but it hasn’t caught on yet where I am. Honestly the most common outside of Tesla for EVs is the Bolt and Mach-E.
 
Most popular I see in order is: Tesla model 3, Tesla model Y, Chevy Bolt, Tesla CT, Ford Lighting and the various Kia/Hyundais
 
I see several in my area too, but Tesla is still #1, with Hyundai as a close second. One of the first non Tesla EV to show up in my neighbourhood was in fact a Kia Soul.
 
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