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Why would they need to do that, when a model S costs $60k less? you could get a free Model 3 thrown in for that
by Andys 5y ago
Why would they need to do that, when a model S costs $60k less? you could get a free Model 3 thrown in for that
- clouddrover 5y agoThey need to do it because a sense of belonging trumps rationality. They derive identity from an emotional attachment to a lifestyle brand premised on being on the leading edge of car and EV technology. EVs from other brands that charge faster or have greater range threaten that identity so they cast about for explanations and rationalizations in order to preserve their sense of self. It's a similar phenomenon to what you see with QAnon or Trump or anti-vax "truthers". Feeling like you're part of the group is more important than accepting simple, practical realities. It's easier to concoct some kind of conspiracy theory than it is to admit that your beliefs are wrong. And, when in comes to Lucid in particular, Elon Musk has been publicly feuding with Peter Rawlinson for pointless, petty, and untrue reasons: https://insideevs.com/news/505126/elon-musk-tweet-rawlinson-not-chief-engineer/ https://insideevs.com/news/505126/elon-musk-tweet-rawlinson-... Musk's followers like to follow him.
- Andys 5y agoI don't own a Tesla but I'm a fan of them for one huge reason: they're shipping a product, and they've been shipping for years already. Nothing can replace that real-world experience and these upstarts will have a lot to prove in my book.
- clouddrover 5y agoSo you must be a fan of Volkswagen, Ford, Stellantis, GM, Geely, Tata, Renault, Nissan, and Hyundai for the same huge reason.