The most recent example of this is the Porsche Taycan The EPA range is certainly disappointing. However, the Tesla and the Porsche have much different design g

The most recent example of this is the Porsche Taycan The EPA range is certainly disappointing. However, the Tesla and the Porsche have much different design goals and target customers. Porsche sports cars are not meant to be inexpensive and are not meant to compete in the mass market. For example, the Tesla is strictly direct drive, the Taycan has a two speed transmission. Ratio is 15:1 motor:wheel in 1st gear and 8:1 in second gear. Compare the two cars at a steady speed of 120 mph (if any factory stock Tesla could maintain that speed for long). I'll make a stupid guess and say that the range of the Porsche at that speed is greater than any Tesla. I know that's not saying much in favor of Porsche for most people. I, for one, have never driven faster than 100 mph in my life. But there are people that do, and there are others that have enough money that it makes them feel good to know that they can go that fast if they want to. The Taycan is a niche car. It will probably not sell as many units as the Panamera, which is itself a niche car. Nevertheless, your overall point is quite strong. So many new EVs, so poorly do they compare to the various Tesla models.