EV's & Tundra's

I'm at my oncologist appt now. Warmed up to 2 degrees. Remote started my truck. Went out after 10 minutes. Got into a warm cab and drove over here. Already have a near full tank though. Filled up last Friday when it was a warm 30 degrees before the front dropped down. Easy peasy!

 

How is the Tejas grid handling the cold so far?

 

Like a champ

plenty of reserve

 

Yeah, the slow charging is definitely a thing. Agree with you there.

I hope it goes back to market driven demand, Tesla will be the only one standing

 

Being "behind on EV's" is relative and a smart business move if you want to make a profit.

 

Gooberment needs to stay out of the market and let it be free.

 

Dang Skippy!

 

i was going to bend this statement into a disparaging comment on ev related credits

but, it would belabor the topic. As we all know there is a large contingency of folks that would not consider an ev without gov help

like solar panels

 

If the product isn't affordable without taxing everyone, including those that don't want it, then that's the business' problem to figure out.

 

I have to admit that if there were tax credits when buying an awd Skyline GT-R I'd take advantage of that.

 

Nope. Nope. Nope.

Kill it now. Please!

 

I've said it before but I'm in a weird spot, and I don't like it.

I can afford the Model Y without the credit, but it's not financially smart to do so. It would be like having the option to pay a $7,500 market adjustment, or not.
As much as I don't like contributing to the theft of our future, the damage was done before I applied for the credit.

Same situation for the "free" Covid money, I knew it was a terrible idea from the start.

 

I didn’t realize how many folks rely on supercharging . I’m surprised apartments and condos don’t install or contract ev stations

 

this. me too

Apts could make an extra buck offering charge stalls.

we've had boo-koo apts built near our Supercharger (Rudy's league city). and you can tell the increase in usage.

 

https://insideevs.com/news/656779/tesla-charging-supercharging-stats/

 

EVs are too expensive without subsidies. That's one of the biggest arguments against them, and "green" energy. They aren't viable in the marketplace without cheating.

I wouldn't buy one without the credit either. I wouldn't feel guilty about using it, though. Just clawing back some of the overtaxing we're all subjected to. Don't lose any sleep over it, Zach. You've more than paid for that credit in past taxes.

 

Thanks @GODZILLA I won't lose any sleep.

I think the Model 3&Y are right in line with similar ICE vehicle prices, without the tax credit.

 

Not to mention the Premium fuel and maintenance costs