Originally Posted By: oil_film_movies
Originally Posted By: Brons2
Sure there are rational downsides to electric cars, like, the acqusition cost is pretty high compared to the least expensive ICE cars. Hyundai is selling new Sonatas for less than $20K, and new Elantras for less than $15K (after rebates) for example. But a lot of the objections people have, especially the things I read on BITOG, are not factual. Stuff like "you can bet that 90% of Tesla xyz yada yada are just one poster's made up opinions.
Just the facts, please.
Here's a fact. I paid $15k cash net for a 2016 0-miles new electric vehicle with leather, heated seats, a Nav system, and a chassis shared with the Ford Focus (nice hanlding!). Kind of blows your whole theory of "acquisition cost is high" for EVs.
Your buddy with one Tesla, and very poor judgement, should understand that chargers can be unavailable on road trips (broken, taken up, etc.).
The Tesla and Chevy Bolt do have a range that may allow more people to have an electric as their sole vehicle. For trips over 100 miles, they can ride with a friend or rent something, many figure. Trust me, people who buy Teslas are usually rich enough to own an SUV or something right next to their toy Tesla. If not 90%, its a high percentage close to that in my estimate.
And guess what? My opinions are based on many years and observations. Keep insulting your way into the hearts and minds of those around you.
Yes, if you have a Focus electric, you probably need at least one ICE vehicle in the household if you want to leave your metro area. Or plan to rent a lot. 76 mile range per Google. More of a "green lifestyle" vehicle if you ask me. Apples and oranges as compared to a Bolt or a Tesla, in my opinion anyway. Your opinion may be different, that's fine, it's a free country.
Regarding broken charging stations, one can call ahead and check on the status of Supercharger stations (877-798-3752) and there are quite a few "pumps" at each station.
My friend most certainly does not have poor judgement. I won't be asking him his income, although I know he bought the Tesla used.
As for the other - I'll just say I'm no spring chicken, and leave it at that.