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I feel like the big disconnect here is that a lot of Tesla enthusiasts believe that the Tesla way (huge touchscreens, mobile phone unlock, etc.) are irrefutably
by zippergz 7y ago
I feel like the big disconnect here is that a lot of Tesla enthusiasts believe that the Tesla way (huge touchscreens, mobile phone unlock, etc.) are irrefutably better than the way other car makers do it. But my belief is that they're just DIFFERENT, which means that they will appeal to some people and not to others. I completely agree that someone who likes the Tesla way of doing things will have no interest in what is effectively today's BMW with an electric drivetrain. But on the other hand, someone who doesn't like the Tesla way of doing things (including me) would be absolutely thrilled to have an electric car option that is just like today's luxury German cars, except electric instead of ICE. I think (and hope) there's room for both in the market.
- d1zzy 7y agoCompletely agreed with that. In fact, the VW e-Golf (once they get over 200 miles range or so, here's hoping) is likely going to be my first EV purchase, feels like a Golf, drives like a Golf, looks like a Golf and it's electric, win-win.
- clouddrover 7y agoI'm not sure VW will be continuing with the e-Golf. The VW ID.3, which will be released soon and has over 200 miles of range, looks like the e-Golf's replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8cHHNPRg-c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8cHHNPRg-c
- rconti 7y agoFrom the folks that I know who have tried multiple options in the market, the Bolt is a much better choice than the eGolf. I've never driven an eGolf, though, but I owned an Mk7 Golf R and absolutely loved it, love the golf platform, was happy with VW.