So I have always hated Tesla and don’t like that they’ve in a lot of way tarnished the name of electric cars. The second you say electric cars every person and their mom says OHH you’re getting a tesla! Quite annoying.
Anyways, I’d like to hear from some of you folks some models of electrics you like. I have always been a gearhead deep in the gas and oil, and I still enjoy my cars, but an electric would be fun and a cost savings for me, especially since I have a ton of roof space for solar panels if I wanted to.
It sounds superficial but a big reason I used to hate electric cars is they are for the most part, hideous. Then again, to me, most new cars are hidous, the designs are just not good. But I think i can look past that.
It would also be a huge bonus if there were any models out there with the least possible features. I prefer cars with manual locks/seats/doors and no screen, which is of course impossible with current cars (sadly). But the less digital garbage the better.
How do you like it? Have you taken it to a racetrack? If not I highly recommend doing so if you have one close enough that also has DC charging nearby
The drive is very good, comfortable and you have the power when you need it available, but it’s not scary.
I’m not much of racetrack person myself. I can tell you that two child seats fit in the back, and on long journeys the battery lasts 300 miles even though the car is four years old.
There have been some recalls for it, to replace parts that I don’t know what they’re for. I haven’t figured out how to “log in” to the car so it always says “welcome guest” but I’m fine with that.
Honestly that’s pretty fucking awesome.