> I live in a dense city-state: range is a moot discussion when I have a petrol station with EV chargers every 2-3 km. That's a completely fair point. But if

> I live in a dense city-state: range is a moot discussion when I have a petrol station with EV chargers every 2-3 km. That's a completely fair point. But if we're not comparing high-range EVs, why not go with a Renaut Zoe ($39k, 200 km range) or the like? I've used Zoes in city environments, and the newer models are overwhelmingly pleasant. E.g. they cover internal panels with fabric instead of leather/pleather to create a very nice atmosphere at no cost. Their small size make them easier to park, and you can't go fast in cities. > the alternatives to the Model 3 being more expensive with less range I didn't make that point (except comparing the e-tron). I also prefers knobs and buttons. But I prefer fewer of them. The simplicity of design is not just controls, but visual clutter in terms of the amount of lines created by overlapping panels of different materials. Classic car brands have a legacy to represent so that new Audis feel like old Audis on the inside. Tesla might've taken it a bit too far, hiding things behind a screen, creating a maze of non-tactile menu systems instead.