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44. Batteries are already good enough. The big issue is we need more charging.

Mon Sep 23, 2024, 02:04 PM

Sep 23

You can get an EV with a 300+ mile range for under $40K. GM has a Equinox that'll come in for less than $30K after incentives. And EV batteries now have a long enough life to outlast the car itself.

The bigger issue is charging. We don't have nearly enough public charging, but that is changing quickly.

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Would you buy a Tesla? [View all] ColinC Sep 23 OP

Disinherit anyone who has owned or owns a Tesla bucolic_frolic Sep 23 #1

Hi! Polybius Sep 23 #15

I want to be mocked and flipped off Bobstandard Sep 23 #27

if you're driving a cybertruck... da svenster Sep 23 #52

Or regretting drunk shopping decisions nt Bobstandard Sep 23 #63

Do you, your friends, your family, your work mates, Ninga Sep 23 #57

My husband bought a Model 3 about 6 years ago Danmel Sep 23 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author ColinC Sep 23 #68

I don't see a "FUCKING HELL NO" option. niyad Sep 23 #3

My thought exactly. nt Persondem Sep 23 #17

Yes, was thinking the same thing. nt awesomerwb1 Sep 23 #28

. ColinC Sep 23 #69

My next car will be an EV Johnny2X2X Sep 23 #4

At seventy-seven I cannot afford to buy or insure one. Besides, rzemanfl Sep 23 #6

Tesla should concentrate on spreading their charging network Darwins_Retriever Sep 24 #78

That's a myth Polybius Sep 23 #16

Just because it's "best selling" doesn't mean it's "best." tinrobot Sep 23 #24

Curious what else you love about the car. Especially if you put it against a comparable model from a another company ColinC Sep 23 #40

If Musk were to cede control of the company maxsolomon Sep 23 #5

yes, if he had to sell all his shares to a reputable automobile manufacturer DBoon Sep 23 #54

There was a time I wanted to Bristlecone Sep 23 #7

I drive a Prius Kittycatkat Sep 23 #8

A hybrid... The Madcap Oct 29 #81

No. Elessar Zappa Sep 23 #9

*sigh* for whatever reason don't buy one. I dislike Musk with a passion, but love my Tesla. Ninga Sep 23 #10

Just say you bought it back in the days when Elon was cool. Intractable Sep 23 #11

"Those days are gone." Dave Bowman Sep 23 #59

me2 da svenster Sep 23 #47

A Friend RobinA Sep 23 #56

I own one and love the car, but will never buy another until Leon is ousted from the company. kysrsoze Sep 23 #12

My friends love their but they want that leftyladyfrommo Dec 9 #82

Love my 2024 Model 3 Polybius Sep 23 #13

I'm thinking about it perhaps in the next couple years 🤔 ColinC Sep 23 #29

Overpriced. My used Nissan Leaf cost me $5000 after tax credit. Cost is less than $2 per day to commute. nt LexVegas Sep 23 #14

I looked at a 2013 Leaf that was very cheap Polybius Sep 23 #19

It was ideal for me. I have ICE vehicles for long trips and wanted a commuter to do a 45 mile round trip per day. LexVegas Sep 23 #20

Tesla meme seen on FB. Picture of a Tesla with a bumper sticker that reads ... Persondem Sep 23 #18

Voted no. I've owned a number of EVs, but never a Tesla. tinrobot Sep 23 #21

I recently got a Hyundai Ioniq and it was a lemon ColinC Sep 23 #35

Subaru Solterra is nice, but range and charging are a bit lacking. tinrobot Sep 23 #42

I wanted one until Elon went insane. Initech Sep 23 #22

Nor would I buy their solar panels or batteries NameAlreadyTaken Sep 23 #23

Just out of curiosity Lurker Deluxe Sep 23 #25

Couldn't afford one even if I wanted one, which I don't. Ocelot II Sep 23 #26

When the batteries improve....then YES! I'll probably try one. chouchou Sep 23 #30

Batteries are already good enough. The big issue is we need more charging. tinrobot Sep 23 #44

this actually was one of the 2ndary reasons i went tesla da svenster Sep 23 #50

I was hoping for this but 3 more years is a longer wait than I want to.. chouchou Sep 23 #75

Solid state has been promised for quite a while tinrobot Sep 23 #76

Ah..Your words make sense. chouchou Sep 23 #77

No, but I rode in one last week iemanja Sep 23 #31

I love electric cars and hybrids, but not Tesla morillon Sep 23 #32

What's your go-to EV? ColinC Sep 23 #36

A Prologue or one of the Volvo plugins, most likely morillon Sep 23 #51

I grew up on Volvos and found them to be incredibly reliable. I was stoked when they announced they are eventually going ColinC Sep 23 #61

If I ever got a self driving electric car it wouldn't be a Tesla mvd Sep 23 #33

Have no interest in buying any EV MichMan Sep 23 #34

May I ask why? ColinC Sep 23 #41

When I can get a full charge in as much time as it takes to fill a gas tank and there is one on every corner MichMan Sep 23 #70

Great point! I think this issue varies from person to person ColinC Sep 23 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Sep 23 #37

Never ever LogDog75 Sep 23 #38

Fuck No, and Never. dalton99a Sep 23 #39

Fuck no. Wish there was a stronger way to say it. Depot that apartheid, nazi creep. brush Sep 23 #43

No. My next car will be an EV though. meadowlander Sep 23 #45

We bought ours used from another dealer (not Tesla itself) - TBF Sep 23 #46

Muskmobile? Zambero Sep 23 #48

I used to want one until Elon became (and or simply revealed himself as) such a flaming asshole RidinWithHarris Sep 23 #49

Next car will be a plug-n hybrid DBoon Sep 23 #53

Well, I can't drive anyway. sakabatou Sep 23 #55

No Tesla for me yesphan Sep 23 #58

Don't tolerate or support traitors or NAZIs. Kid Berwyn Sep 23 #60

No, but when I do buy an electric I'll probably have to recharge using a Tesla device Auggie Sep 23 #62

Right now I wouldn't buy any all-electric vehicle. OnlinePoker Sep 23 #64

Not a chance in hell Submariner Sep 23 #65

I am not interested in any electric car. former9thward Sep 23 #66

I don't make major purchase decisions based on my politics Sympthsical Sep 23 #67

Consumer Reports rates Tesla's The Revolution Sep 23 #72

I wouldn't have bought a Porsche in the 1960s flvegan Sep 23 #73

I wish he'd sell the company. His ownership taints EV tech. Liberal In Texas Sep 23 #74

Yes Zorro Sep 24 #79

No, or any other electric car jmowreader Sep 24 #80