Hello from Tesla county in far SW Houston.
I say that because where I live one cannot throw a stick without hitting a Tesla (on occasion some other EV).
In 2020 I would see a Tesla once a week. Then a couple times a week, then almost 1 every day, then to every day,
Suddenly in early 2021 I started seeing 2 or more Tesla's a day. As of this post my record is 9 Tesla's.
And yes, I am looking to get a Tesla too, this year (with help).
I looked at Hybrids when they came out decades ago (that long?!?!), but was not happy about the performance (a few gas cars actually outperformed them).
Then came the Leaf, but I was severely disappointed in it. It felt exactly like a gas car with an EV conversion, not a good design/operation for EV. I applaud Nissan to produce it and be the first, but like too many bold steps (*cough* GM EV1 *cough*) they did not learn and re-invent themselves. Pity. That said a close friend of mine got it 5 years ago and loves it, which is great. He also had better finances.
I saw my first Tesla S in, I think 2009. My Flight Medical doctor got it, and loved it. It looked cool, but at $100,000, juuuuust a bit out my league. (like, a LOT )
Still, one day I was going to go EV (even added 110v wall plug in garage for that day, yes, only for topping off).
Been watching Tesla for a few years now, and I am excited by the maturation of their cars.
I am very practical and careful shopper, so yes, Tesla is currently my top choice for EV. I am also an engineer and completely understand what Sandy Munro says about EV designs.
Here are 2 reasons why Tesla will remain the best EV for years, maybe decades.
1. Tesla is not stuck in gas engine world, their designs are slata raza.
2. They are constantly changing decisions and changing production during a year, while old car companies will keep same design in production for 5 years or more (see Leaf). Look at SpaceX Starship development. They don't care they are blowing up rockets, because they make thousands of changes which each new one they build. R&D change is insane.
I did go on about why I love Tesla, didn't I.
Fact I am here before I get a Tesla does show how much I study a subject.
More later.
Cheers!
I say that because where I live one cannot throw a stick without hitting a Tesla (on occasion some other EV).
In 2020 I would see a Tesla once a week. Then a couple times a week, then almost 1 every day, then to every day,
Suddenly in early 2021 I started seeing 2 or more Tesla's a day. As of this post my record is 9 Tesla's.
And yes, I am looking to get a Tesla too, this year (with help).
I looked at Hybrids when they came out decades ago (that long?!?!), but was not happy about the performance (a few gas cars actually outperformed them).
Then came the Leaf, but I was severely disappointed in it. It felt exactly like a gas car with an EV conversion, not a good design/operation for EV. I applaud Nissan to produce it and be the first, but like too many bold steps (*cough* GM EV1 *cough*) they did not learn and re-invent themselves. Pity. That said a close friend of mine got it 5 years ago and loves it, which is great. He also had better finances.
I saw my first Tesla S in, I think 2009. My Flight Medical doctor got it, and loved it. It looked cool, but at $100,000, juuuuust a bit out my league. (like, a LOT )
Still, one day I was going to go EV (even added 110v wall plug in garage for that day, yes, only for topping off).
Been watching Tesla for a few years now, and I am excited by the maturation of their cars.
I am very practical and careful shopper, so yes, Tesla is currently my top choice for EV. I am also an engineer and completely understand what Sandy Munro says about EV designs.
Here are 2 reasons why Tesla will remain the best EV for years, maybe decades.
1. Tesla is not stuck in gas engine world, their designs are slata raza.
2. They are constantly changing decisions and changing production during a year, while old car companies will keep same design in production for 5 years or more (see Leaf). Look at SpaceX Starship development. They don't care they are blowing up rockets, because they make thousands of changes which each new one they build. R&D change is insane.
I did go on about why I love Tesla, didn't I.
Fact I am here before I get a Tesla does show how much I study a subject.
More later.
Cheers!