Señor your assertion as proof your claim the 'big boys are in trouble' is the logical fallacy called argumentum ad populum or 'appeal to the people'. That large groups of consumers buy Teslas doesn't support your underlying premise that they are the best choice for most people.
Who said they are the best choice for most people? My point is they are taking market share and the Model 2 will be a formidable competitor. Until the big boys learn to build and sell a profitable EV, they continue to lose billions. That's the trouble...
The only thing I gave up by going with an ev6 gt vs a tesla was the charging network, which in the midwest is the same as ccs. In return I got a quieter, faster, better handling, more full featured product (until you get to model s territory)
They do...except they UNDERrate. Real world my driving, I get 15% more range than rated out of my EV6 GT.
That does seem to be a factor. Buyers do listen to "word of mouth" information, and Tesla owners are generally a very pleased set of owners. Additionally, let's not kid ourselves, Tesla's are the easiest to live with. Especially when stepping outside the bounds of local trips.
The hit on Teslas, well at least one of them, is "They are not luxury." Some say, "Well, they are premium." "Cheap."
Not as much as big oil. The latest USN Super Carrier cost over 13 billion to build and we have 11 of them. The most any other country has is 2. Why do we need 11? Talk about big oil/industrial complex subsidies. And I'm a Republican lol, I truly don't understand the hate on EV's.
You are, of course, 100% correct. Patrolling the Persian Gulf ain't cheap. The world runs on oil.
It is quite simple, it is not hate of EV's it is bone head self proclaimed experts of all things green mandating these things without taking into account how they are going to be powered or any details, they just listen to the propaganda like most of the people who buy these cars, the saddest part is they truly believe it.
Exactly. That's what many people fail to understand. A Tesla is like telling time with an iPhone, while legacy car makers give us everything from Tag to Patek. The Tesla is made of disposable materials and is sleek and minimalist. There is no warmth or ergonomic consideration. It has a ton of data to share, though. The legacy automakers give us fit and finish, there is familiarity and the controls and visuals fall easily to eye and hand, and the seats grip and support.
Exactly. My GT got $0 subsidy. If it were totaled today, I'd buy another one tomorrow.
We need everyone of them and more.
Don't kid yourself they're needed for a lot more than paroling the Persian Gulf. Give it time we might just need them to assure we get lithium for EV batteries, in addition to keeping China in check.
Agreed, although they're working on defense against those missiles behind the scenes and we should be GTG very soon if we aren't already. Having said that we should be pumping out more subs too.
Except that you'd have to look long and hard to find a conventional engine powered luxury vehicle that is as quiet at lower speeds and general city driving as a Tesla is. Especially when driving aggressively, along with the instant response that no conventional luxury car provides.
Couldn't agree more.
Your 5 points could be said of many cars.