thoughts on the tesla 3?

[Kal-El]

The only way full electrics make sense to the majority is if they had a range of at least 500 miles (in the winter too) to be ready for road trips and it has to be around the same price as a comparable ICE car. Not happening any time soon. It could but we need to see new breakthroughs in battery tech and then after that, wait for prices to plummet on that breakthrough tech. This is the only way electrics in a majority sense, become the future. And then if that happens, we need infrastructure to generate far more electricity than is being used today to charge them all. The Dems pushing for electrics are also shutting down coal plants that power them. Going to need many new nuclear plants. Do we want that?

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

The only way full electrics make sense to the majority is if they had a range of at least 500 miles (in the winter too) to be ready for road trips and it has to be around the same price as a comparable ICE car. Not happening any time soon. It could but we need to see new breakthroughs in battery tech and then after that, wait for prices to plummet on that breakthrough tech. This is the only way electrics in a majority sense, become the future. And then if that happens, we need infrastructure to generate far more electricity than is being used today to charge them all. The Dems pushing for electrics are also shutting down coal plants that power them. Going to need many new nuclear plants. Do we want that?

yeah, if you look at their current map of charging stations they've tried to place them every couple hundred miles or so on the major interstates in this country. still, there's lots of areas where you won't be able to get a charge unless you plan your routes accordingly. also, the charge takes about a half hour which is nice if you have your dog with you and want to spend time stretching your legs, but most people don't have the patience for that type of wait every three hours or so.

i applaud them for what they are trying to do. i agree with needing it closer to 500 miles for road trips, but maybe there's something to be said for slowing things down and enjoying the view while out on the road. they have a home charger set-up for around 3 grand that can hook up to the electrical grid or solar if you prefer(inverter, charging plug, and solar panels extra) so if you just stay near home you can say goodbye to gas stations for good! price is still too rich even after tax rebates for me so i'll just wait a few more years till they become more mainstream(and better range).