Originally Posted By: d00df00d
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
But IMO the unbelievable weight and the combo of limited range and LONG charging times in normal homes is still a deal breaker.
I can see your argument on charging times. My only counterpoint is that 99% of people will never need to do more than plug their cars in when they get home and they'll be fine. Moreover, with the money you save annually on fuel, you could rent a car for your occasional road trip and still come out ahead...
On your point about mass, normally I am EXTREMELY sympathetic to this kind of argument as I think even my 3060 lb car is too heavy. I think the Model S clearly deserves to be an exception. It goes, turns, and stops better than anything short of a Panamera GTS, even tire-for-tire.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
To me the most exciting thing is the relative simplicity and lack of servicing. We're on the right track, just a bit further to go yet...
Good call.
The Model S could be perfect in a second generation...
Despite the superb dynamics you simply cannot cheat physics. 4800 pounds empty is staggeringly heavy IMO, and my car weighs too much as well. You pay every day for all that weight. It eats tires, brakes (not so bad with regen), suspension parts, etc. And it especially harms you in transient responses (where that RX-8 of yours excels).
Still, I really do think it's one great first effort. Can't wait to see something else...