I only somewhat agree with this. I had the opportunity to go on a reasonably long trip in a Tesla. I had to stop for charging 3 times (trip was maybe 700-800mi). Charging took maybe 20-25 min each time, electricity was maybe 30% cheaper than gas. I'll also say it was a very fun drive, instant torque is amazing!
With that being said you are fully correct on home charging taking forever, this doesn't seem practical for government vehicles, there are concerns such as if the grid goes down you're fucked. The cars are too computerized for my liking, and there's nothing you can do yourself in terms of repairs.
I loved the car, it was a great experience, but I won't be buying one unless I'm ever in the situation where I have a spare $40k laying around with nothing better to do with it, and it's a second vehicle.
I only somewhat agree with this. I had the opportunity to go on a reasonably long trip in a Tesla. I had to stop for charging 3 times (trip was maybe 700-800mi). Charging took maybe 20-25 min each time, electricity was maybe 30% cheaper than gas. I'll also say it was a very fun drive, instant torque is amazing!
With that being said you are fully correct on home charging taking forever, this doesn't seem practical for government vehicles, there are concerns such as if the grid goes down you're fucked. The cars are too computerized for my liking, and there's nothing you can do yourself in terms of repairs.
I loved the car, it was a great experience, but I won't be buying one unless I'm ever in the situation where I have a spare $40k laying around with nothing better to do with it, and it's a second vehicle.