Originally Posted by ABN_CBT_ENGR
Originally Posted by JeffKeryk
The question is simply one of many in deciding if an EV and which EV is right for a given person. It is not the only one but it is key.
FYI range anxiety is real. It is the #1 issue owners need to understand, learn about and hopefully overcome.
In my experience, Tesla sales personnel are very helpful in speaking to many of the points you brought up.
I have spoke with many EV owners of the various makes. I have found them to be very honest about real world use and the ups and downs of their particular vehicle.
Any time I have posted here or on the Lexus site I have tried to be honest.
That's an overly simplistic statement about what's "right for the person" when certain elements are trying to ram a false technology down peoples throats and misrepresenting it as they go and then denying the total body of information to make this "choice".
Any of those EV owners need a work truck? Have to haul payloads? Tow trailers/boats etc. with a family? Have to use for industry or farm? If not then I formally question the quality of the dataset in terms of relevance to the key issues in dispute.
Post the taxonomy of this "condition" of range anxiety- until then its just another made up term. There's nothing to overcome that actual facts and data wouldn't "cure".
Its not about the decision (I wouldn't argue a well informed personal decision)- its about the snake technology peddlers deliberately altering the whole body of information to make the informed choice you speak of.
Being honest is one thing- being accurate and truthful in depth is another.
Many drink Kool-Aid and parrot words; Many truly believe them- its not an honesty question at the individual level
its about legitimate scientific data that's inclusive, relevant and contextual and transparent showing all aspects of the scenario- that's where the lying is and its at a higher level.
Just injecting facts and data into the mix
Perhaps I should have clarified my post. I was responding to 2 of your earlier points.
"The question" was referring to your response to "how often to you drive over 200 miles in a day". My point is, that is one question among many. But a critical one that leads to others.
Regarding range anxiety, you seem to doubt its existence. It is the #1 issue people have with EVs. Made up name? I think everything gets a name sometime so it can be referred to.
I have owned a Tesla Model 3 for over a year; I have real world experience. I have talked to many owners, as I posted before.
You are making a lot of assumptions about people and their honesty, accuracy, etc.
I am talking about real world experience. I have learned a lot in the past 17 months of ownership. I have shared my experience with others, at least 4 of which have purchased Model 3s.
I may have dissuaded more.
I hope this clarifies my points better than before.