You are aware that Telsa sold approximately 349,000 EV's in the last quarter, right? That Tesla has so many backorders on the books - right now - that they may stop taking pre-orders, because the backorders are going out beyond a year.
Compare against GM, that sold 349 cars; after dealers marked the prices up $10,000 over sticker. You cannot even order a Ford Mustang EV this year.
What’s your point? Tesla was built off of government subsidies, not free market demand. Sure, there’s some demand now. The Ford Mustang Mach E is a great vehicle. I drive one…there are some available on dealer lots, and you were able to place an order for one at some point this year. Current EVs are not yet practical for the masses. If demand is there, businesses will follow with products. The government wouldn’t need to regulate EVs into existence. When battery tech is at 1000 miles per charge highway range, fills up in less than 10 minutes from empty, and has readily available and reliable infrastructure everywhere, that’s a different story. No one is going to sit here and tell me they’re more environmentally friendly, or that most companies are going after them because of the natural market demand.
You are aware that Telsa sold approximately 349,000 EV's in the last quarter, right? That Tesla has so many backorders on the books - right now - that they may stop taking pre-orders, because the backorders are going out beyond a year.
Compare against GM, that sold 349 cars; after dealers marked the prices up $10,000 over sticker. You cannot even order a Ford Mustang EV this year.
What’s your point? Tesla was built off of government subsidies, not free market demand. Sure, there’s some demand now. The Ford Mustang Mach E is a great vehicle. I drive one…there are some available on dealer lots, and you were able to place an order for one at some point this year. Current EVs are not yet practical for the masses. If demand is there, businesses will follow with products. The government wouldn’t need to regulate EVs into existence. When battery tech is at 1000 miles per charge highway range, fills up in less than 10 minutes from empty, and has readily available and reliable infrastructure everywhere, that’s a different story. No one is going to sit here and tell me they’re more environmentally friendly, or that most companies are going after them because of the natural market demand.