If you could afford it, would you get a Tesla?

Question

Why or why not?

LiamSawyer · Accepted Answer

The infrastructure for fast charging is not in place everywhere which reduces your ability for longer trips, your batteries are affected by the cold and the weight in the vehicle increases the Amp/hour load all which reduces your travel range. If you don't have fast charging at home you have to leave it plugged in overnight. If you fryva battery it's going to cost you $ 15 000.00 for a new one and then typically have four batteries. The lithium batteries are a fire hazard thus why you can't even take small ones on an airplane.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

I am more of the truck guy but even if Tesla made a kickass pickup truck I a little while after the fire fighters left. wouldn't buy one. There is a Tesla dealership in the next town and a car caught fire. The fire department had to go 3 times because the car would catch fire again right after the firefighters left. Also they do not have enough range. I looked at the Ford F-150 all electric. The sales guy could not even tell me what the range is. That alone was enought to sour me on the thing.

MuskratLove · Accepted Answer

In 12 years, 17 states are going to outlaw the sale of new gas cars. It will be a disaster. I've researched it, and the experts say there just aren't enough raw materials on the planet to make all of these batteries. And where will people who live in apartments, charge their cars?

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

I personally never found the car interesting irl. But i won a free one in my game yesterday and decided to do it in this color so i’m tempted to race it

OfMiceandMen · Answer

Not interested, just not sure how environmentally friendly they are with respect to the battery and other components. In addition, if everyone goes to electric cars, the hydro infrastructure would not be able to handle it. Most cities don't have the hydro necessary to hook-up your own charging stations. I am also not a fan of charging stations on the go. I've seen people waiting an hour or more just to get a charging station off the side of the highway bc two other people are ahead of them. So add an hour or more to your drive if your going away for the long weekend, unless you have a charging station at your cottage.

I like the concept, but it just isn't feasible for everyone. I'm waiting for the hydrogen gas vehicle. Whomever comes up with hydrogen gas safe vehicle that is roadworthy, they will be instant gazillionaires.

Kiran_Yagami · Answer

No. The power grid of the US cannot even support the power we are using now. We have to import power from neighboring countries. There are already blackouts in other states without electric cars on the grid. Replacing a Tesla battery costs $20,000. Tesla's are bad at towing. You use more than double your battery towing with them, which drastically reduces your range. Lithium batteries are a massive fire hazard and they cannot be put out with water. Lithium battery fires produce their own oxygen. If you damage it in an accident, you might burn alive. You cannot carry a spare battery with you in case of emergencies. I can carry fuel in a spare gas can no problem. Electric cars are not the future. They're a luxury.

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

No. They simply aren't where they need to be yet to make them a good investment. Charging takes too long and, on long trips, that adds a little of time. The materials needed aren't exactly friendly. Repair costs seem to be higher than average for a regular car. And they also seem to have inferior build quality as shown by people pointing out panels and windows with gaps and looseness. I'm more for a hybrid

smilelots · Answer

No thanks first off there not good for the earth like people think. second if i did go electric i would be smarter with my choice of electric cars, and third i like the sound of a gas car ,, and im older by the time electric cars are the norm i will be gone.

Fireguy17 · Answer

I've thought about it.
I just have too many toys.
But if we just had 2 vee hickles, 1 to use on long trips, the other for errands and day trips I might just consider either one of those or another brand.
Teslas seem to have the better tech vs the others on the market, and I kind of like the 100+ mpg equivalent.

Surely · Answer

I have an EV. Non Tesla. But wouldn’t own it if it was my only vehicle! You need to be able to locate the charging stations easier. They are great for around town in warm weather. The heater and AC shortens the driving range when they are used.

SnowedIn · Answer

Nope. Value for the money isn't there yet Infrastructure to support isn't there yet The environmental costs are not mitigated they're just shifted elsewhere

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

E cars are trash: battery replacements cost like a small car and they last not very long, very limited range no long trips possible, long charging time while super chargers aren't that common (and using super charge too much damages the battery), they dont like cold weather,

lightbulb27 · Answer

Couldn't give me one. I test drove them and it's endless annoying technology I don't like, as well as I'm EMF sensitive and the model Y made me feel ill.

I would just put it on a space X flight and send it into outer space.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

The Tesla 3 is very affordable.

The Tesla 3 is among other company vehicles I provide to some of my employees.

They are only driven within the cities they're assigned to.

They have been satisfactory, so far.

BeMuse · Answer

I have no clue what they even cost. It's just not an interesting concept. There is nothing desirable about owning a Tesla. It's like paying to get kicked in the nuts repeatedly.

bolverk · Answer

No , I would not buy a Tesla under any circumstances, for after you 'bought' it Tesla still has access to the management systems and can change how it operates without your consent and/or brick it completely as the mood takes them.

Potteplante · Answer

I would not and that's because Denmark isn't set up for electric vehicles yet.  I might get a hybrid - when I get my drivers licence, which might be a thing soon due to work.

Dargil · Answer

No.. Why? I have one of these. Who has more fun?

FunkyMonkee · Answer

There's not enough charging stations around, the batteries are EXTREMELY heavy and can still explode on impact and, I'd rather have one of Seth Meyers' cars that run on water! One tankful can last a LOOOOOOOOONG time!!

bean2k21 · Answer

The Mercedes EQE is so much prettier.

Soteris · Answer

No. The technology is not particularly great and the build quality sucks. There was a time and a place to buy Tesla, that time is not now and that place is not here.

jamesgoldman · Answer

I did say yeah in the past but the whole handle-less thing turns me off of them
I also can't drive and if I'm at the level to have a chauffeur then I'll either pick a half dead Bentley or just a Skoda because the Superb with L K is almost as good

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I associate ''Tesla'' with that disgusting South-African who pretends to be American now. No way. In addition - I'm biking; using a car would be some kind of ''emergency''.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

No I would not get a Tesla. If I were to get an electric car it would be one of the smaller ones that doesn't require as much electricity.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I don't like Elon Musk because I think he treats people like cat litter so I would be resistant to buying it.

NewsReader · Answer

It will be useless to me. And I don't want to deal with all the electric car problems. Gas power is more convenient.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

General no to electric cars, as i can't charge it.  I would need another car or vehicle to drive to the charging station where my Tesla parked.

BCA6010 · Answer

No. Teslas are ugly inside and out, and not fun to drive. In fact, they seem to be built for people who hate driving.

Quackthulu2 · Answer

Maybe someday, if I had a house with solar panels and a battery so I could just plug it in at night and not have to worry about it.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

No. - Currently not interested in electric cars - I don’t like the build quality  - I find the design of most models impractical

worldscolide · Answer

No. Not until they find a way to make the batteries in such a way where it impacts the environment less than gas cause right now it does not.

Paul09 · Answer

I don't think I'd get a Tesla. Most likely a different company. But they keep coming out with new models, better pricing, better range, faster charging. So I can wait until it's even better than today.

FreyaRed · Answer

No. Interior quality compared with other cars in this price range is unacceptable

normalice · Answer

Teslas are basically the new MAGA hat. Hard pass.

LiamJHayden · Answer

I can, but no. Until the technology is a lot better and far less environmentally destructive I will stick with my flex fuel cars.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

i haven't heard anything good about them from owners

Agape93 · Answer

Nope. Not with steering wheels falling off. Give me something strong and reliable, and I'm good

RavVid · Answer

My apartment block doesn't have charging facilities.

jshm2 · Answer

I test drove one, it's crap. Going to get a Taycan instead.

Anonymous · Answer

No, because I don’t trust self driving cars for starters. And secondly, the rate of price increases for electricity now actually makes gasoline cheaper.

annabananna · Answer

Maybe. I’d have to check into them more to make up my mind.

wannabecuck-2 · Answer

I would rather. Rent a space and outspurce it for buisness that would gauruntee me some profits.

Rangers · Answer

No, if I ever get that rich, I'd use it to get further ahead on my mortgage

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

If I really needed a car. I could travel other ways.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

If I could afford a Tesla I'd probably get a BMW.

loveslongnails · Answer

Too unreliable, too few dealers and repair shops

gorydetails · Answer

Maybe as a 2nd car. They're horrible for road trips but fine around town.

Anonymous · Answer

No. Because while I like Tesla's they're still overpriced. And I don't waste money, even when I can afford to.

OddBeMe · Answer

Nah, brand name shit this branded are tougher to maintain and usually have less quality control.

msc545 · Answer

I would. I am in California where gas 9 is STIILL $ 5 per gallon for regular.

najekim · Answer

Not interested. Plus don't get the mileage I want between charges (400-500 miles).

driven159 · Answer

I am a truck guy have to pull my boat and haul yard waste from my house

iSensei · Answer

Yes i would. Cuz electrify cars will take the future

EmmaMary · Answer

No, absolutely not.

AimeeKyle · Answer

No, It would not fit my driving style or needs.

Heterosketero · Answer

Until they build a compact pickup truck...

snackthatsmilesback · Answer

I don't like cars

Dnice1 · Answer

Nope I don't trust them

NostalgiaSenpi · Answer

Hell no. Electric cars suck.

xJayleenx · Answer

I would invest in buying a house instead

SunnyRS · Answer

Cause I am not a fan of cars.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

No. I hate electric cars.

Pterodon · Answer

Fuck no. Where would I plug it in?

Lazyrider67 · Answer

I'm not an attention seeking poseur

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