• Assian_Candor [comrade/them]@hexbear.netOP
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    2 months ago

    The problem with buying a non Tesla EV is that the charging infrastructure is nonexistent. Like you might have one station on a 300 mile stretch and find that it’s out of service when you get there

    If you’re only doing local driving it’s a nice little car.

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      2 months ago

      Don’t the manufacturers give adapters now? Maybe that’s only on newer models

    • btfod [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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      2 months ago

      Agreed … and the problem with buying a Tesla is I want me, my family, and the people around us on the road to stay alive. But in our case local driving is good enough for us.

      • PauliExcluded [she/her]@hexbear.net
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        2 months ago

        I have a relative that owns a Tesla Model 3 because there is no other charging infrastructure in his part of the country and he bought before everyone knew Elon was a right wing asshole. He let me drive it a couple times. If you don’t use the self driving, a Tesla drives like any other EV. Though, I wouldn’t get in any Tesla if the driver intended to use the self driving.