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> as customers remained reticent to make the switch away from gas-powered cars. I find this disingenuous. I think a lot of customer would gladly switch if ther

> as customers remained reticent to make the switch away from gas-powered cars. I find this disingenuous. I think a lot of customer would gladly switch if there was anything electric and remotely affordable.

znkynz 2y ago
I just replaced our Leaf with a GMW Ora (chinese hatchback EV). Its not perfect, but its very good for the money (400km range). Can't see myself buying another Petrol vehicle; Tried the BYD Dolphin as well, but much preferred the Ora's ergonomics and cabin space. These cars are around $23k USD new. (review) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZgR1pz3nEA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZgR1pz3nEA
m463 2y ago
I think the taycan is overpriced and underperforms. I wondered why people bought them. But maybe it is that porsche does the sports in sports car well. It still has dials, gauges and buttons, and works well with the driver. For people who like to drive, porsche gives you control, gives you an experience and is a good match. Now the tesla plaid costs less and is quicker. Specs put it miles above other cars. But tesla has been turning its back on the customers. This is a car for people who like to drive, yet tesla has designed it for someone who doesn't mind not controlling their car. not only no gearshift, but it guesses what gear. No stalks. no buttons (except for the silly ones on the steering wheel that turn) Don't know the actual demographic of these cars. I remember reading decades ago that most corvettes come with automatic transmissions, so maybe people don't want to drive their sports cars.
- a-french-anon 2y ago
  Don't think the corvette is a good example on that front, look into MT stats for something like the MX-5. EDIT: which I didn't manage to find
charlie0 2y ago
Do you own one?
snowpid 2y ago
I guess affordable cars aren't the main point of Porsche.

znkynz 2y ago

I just replaced our Leaf with a GMW Ora (chinese hatchback EV). Its not perfect, but its very good for the money (400km range). Can't see myself buying another Petrol vehicle; Tried the BYD Dolphin as well, but much preferred the Ora's ergonomics and cabin space. These cars are around $23k USD new. (review) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZgR1pz3nEA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZgR1pz3nEA

m463 2y ago

I think the taycan is overpriced and underperforms. I wondered why people bought them. But maybe it is that porsche does the sports in sports car well. It still has dials, gauges and buttons, and works well with the driver. For people who like to drive, porsche gives you control, gives you an experience and is a good match. Now the tesla plaid costs less and is quicker. Specs put it miles above other cars. But tesla has been turning its back on the customers. This is a car for people who like to drive, yet tesla has designed it for someone who doesn't mind not controlling their car. not only no gearshift, but it guesses what gear. No stalks. no buttons (except for the silly ones on the steering wheel that turn) Don't know the actual demographic of these cars. I remember reading decades ago that most corvettes come with automatic transmissions, so maybe people don't want to drive their sports cars.

a-french-anon 2y ago
Don't think the corvette is a good example on that front, look into MT stats for something like the MX-5. EDIT: which I didn't manage to find

charlie0 2y ago

Do you own one?

snowpid 2y ago

I guess affordable cars aren't the main point of Porsche.