Agreed. If I wanted a Mercedes, I'd buy one. For that money, I'd rather spend a little more on a Model S Plaid. The excitement of driving a car with that amount power is unmatched.Sorry, but I don't see this as a necessity at all.
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Agreed. If I wanted a Mercedes, I'd buy one. For that money, I'd rather spend a little more on a Model S Plaid. The excitement of driving a car with that amount power is unmatched.Sorry, but I don't see this as a necessity at all.
Agreed. If I wanted a Mercedes, I'd buy one. For that money, I'd rather spend a little more on a Model S Plaid. The excitement of driving a car with that amount power is unmatched.
It’s very necessary. Right now Tesla has the reputation that Hyundai had in the past as far as build quality.
Relying on EA and CP in my opinion is like rolling dice. Imagine a well built vehicle like a Benz charging at a Tesla SC.... quality and true luxury with Tesla’s charging infrastructure. Win win.
EA and CP are growing. Remember how hard it was to get gasoline in the past? People quickly forget. They will quickly close the gap and as more companies enter the marketplace, it will get even better. Look at how it is in Norway.
Agreed. While I think Tesla can stand to improve fit and finish, the narrative has gotten ahead of itself on the internet, IMO. Tesla is capable of resolving issues themselves, if they make it a priority, so I don't think they need to partner with another brand to do it.Sorry, but I don't see this as a necessity at all.
Tesla already has the brand status. Reliability is good (people often confuse reliability with cosmetic issues which it does suffer from and can be fixed). Mercedes's reliability isn't that great, so I'm afraid mixing the brands might have a negative effect. I bought a Tesla for what it is. I like the look, the performance, the minimalist design and the tech. And it has all the creature comforts I need. It's not perfect, but it doesn't need to be 'saved'.You are in the minority, soon the EV class will take the same hit as the ICE as far as enthusiast go. The majority of people prefer creature comforts, reliability, efficiency, and brand status. I don't see anything wrong with Tesla and other manufacturers going in on a joint venture that brings the best EV we can get.
Tesla already has the brand status. Reliability is good (people often confuse reliability with cosmetic issues which it does suffer from and can be fixed). Mercedes's reliability isn't that great, so I'm afraid mixing the brands might have a negative effect. I bought a Tesla for what it is. I like the look, the performance, the minimalist design and the tech. And it has all the creature comforts I need. It's not perfect, but it doesn't need to be 'saved'.
I think the other guys have enough resources that they can band together and improve their charging infrastructure. That way, the whole industry benefits.
Like when Tesla advertised M3P with 310mi range?Also love how they are advertising it with a 478 mile range
The Verge review of the EQS was less than stellar, even though it was done by Mr “Anti-Tesla” Hawkins.
Agreed. If I wanted a Mercedes, I'd buy one. For that money, I'd rather spend a little more on a Model S Plaid. The excitement of driving a car with that amount power is unmatched.
Those cars are not in the same class as the Plaid. It is estimated to be under 9 seconds in the quarter. They would get demolished in a drag race. But realistically, you can get arrested in any higher-end car that can do triple digits in a hurry. It does not have to be ultra high performance. It's up to you whether that happens on or not. The car isn't driving itself. You can have fun and be safe at the same time.If excitement means watching out because you could get arrested at any minute. Outside of a drag strip, ultra high performance cars are more a liability than an asset. You get worse ride and the constant risk of losing your license if you use the power. I know - I have owned several of them - 911 Turbo S, Panamera Turbo S, Jaguar F-Type SVR, BMW M5, Mercedes E63S. Mid spec powertrain is the way to go - cars like the Model S LR or the EQS580.
I wonder why anyone would consider that a "review". It's painfully obvious that he doesn't have access to the car and has to make use of the official reveal. There are tons of reviews on Youtube, both in German and in English, with plenty of technical details, yet we are supposed to accept this piece with its reference to "two tone paint" as relevant?
It's also quite telling that people are pointing out 0-62 or quarter-mile figures, as if everyone who buys a luxury car dreams of being king of the racetrack on the weekends (just drag racing please, nothing too demanding).
One should expect that anyone who cares about the advance of EVs would welcome any new contributor, yet apparently many people here have all the maturity of a bunch of kids who are comparing figures on a card quartet.
People who buy this sort of car most certainly don't consider a blistering acceleration to 62 as the core competence of their vehicle. It's also quite telling how people seem to believe any bluster by Tesla as evidence how Tesla supposedly owns all the tech of these cars.
Whatever floats your boat, you should be happy about as much competition as possible.
Well you don't have a high performance car, so you don't know what the temptation is like to speed when you do own one relative to a more luxury oriented model.Those cars are not in the same class as the Plaid. It is estimated to be under 9 seconds in the quarter. They would get demolished in a drag race. But realistically, you can get arrested in any higher-end car that can do triple digits in a hurry. It does not have to be ultra high performance. It's up to you whether that happens on or not. The car isn't driving itself. You can have fun and be safe at the same time.
Now admittedly, an 1100hp car is nothing to take likely. Still, the weak point is the person sitting behind the wheel.
My car can do 0-60 in under 4 seconds which is quicker than the majority of the cars I encounter, so the temptation to speed is always there. It's fast enough to land myself behind bars. Still, I think about others on the road and try to be smart about it.Well you don't have a high performance car, so you don't know what the temptation is like to speed when you do own one relative to a more luxury oriented model.
Watch out Tesla. This new Mercedes-Benz ‘could be a game changer,’ says Deutsche Bank.
How many times have I heard this line lately? Watch out Tesla (insert brand)_______________. Could be a game changer.