should be able to own an EV
. . . Is it still about you?
It doesn't matter whether the 1 million EVs that can be produced in the next year go to you or some boomer drawing 2 pensions, social security, and has a paid off house that's worth 10X what he paid.
They will still replace 1 million ICE. The difference is that if he buys at 30% margin, that will be more money to make more factories so the next year, there will be 4 million EVs produced. Eventually, we need to get to 100 million EVs produced so that we can replace all ICE. They will also get cheaper as the economy of scale continues to take effect enabling all to go EV.
My goal and effort goes to getting 100 million EVs in production, not getting one to someone who feels
In my opinion everyone on the planet is worthy of a Tesla. Apparently, that's Tesla's game plan as well and, for that, I've been supporting them.
As far as affording them: My advice for those without the spending power today should continue to drive whatever they are driving instead of replacing as soon as they might otherwise. They can then save their money. If you look at my long-view, that is furthering the cause just as much as driving an EV.
I've recommended this strategy to many over the past 2 decades that I've been advocating for EVs. Many of them have approached me later as EV prices came down to their savings + spending ability and they are now driving EVs. Sometimes Teslas, sometimes, used compliance EVs that only work for their normal commute. Its all good though and they're all heroes in my mind.
Regarding charging: It is tough with apartments and condos are even tougher. With an apartment, you might look to move to one that is EV friendly. Sure, it might cost a bit more but you're saving money keeping that old car aren't you?
With a condo, you've got money invested and committed and they are often tough places to install charging: Most will let you install them but it can cost $5K to $10K or more to retrofit them in condo garages. This is a lot but if you're serious and, again, you're saving those car payments, it will eventually be doable. The only question is: when?
I'm not just offering you condescending advice. I lived this myself. I waited the entire '90's for the EV1 that I learned about in '91. It was way out of my price range but we leaned forward and eventually got one in late '99. We used it to demonstrate the viability of EVs to anyone who would listen or join us for a test drive. After it was ripped from our hands, I inherited my late grandmother's old car, saving money until another EV was available. When Tesla came on the scene, I put a license frame on grandma's car that said "Waiting for my Tesla". Look where we are 15 years later but we still have work to do.
Sorry for any perceived condescending tone but you sound like a lot of other wiz kids who move to Si Valley with a great degree from a great school. Note: We all came there with fancy degrees from fancy schools. The Si housing market is driven not by where you came from or who you are but from money that comes from successful growth companies. Sadly, while hard work and a good education can help, there's also a bit of luck to be able to join the right company at the right time to make it big. Those who do, tend to drive up the market. Your time may or may not come. You may or may not stay there either.
Kudos on selecting a Tesla but please don't complain that it is someone else's job to provide your charging for you.
