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I think the main reason Tesla became popular is range. The build qality has never been as good as other brands.
by lfsh 2y ago
I think the main reason Tesla became popular is range. The build qality has never been as good as other brands.
- Yeul 2y agoTesla was the only EV that was somewhat affordable and the supercharger network was really good. In 2025 in my own country the Netherlands several Chinese companies have entered the market and there are non Tesla supercharger stations. We are now in the "tough competition" stage.
- lfsh 2y ago"Tesla was the only EV that was somewhat affordable" I don't think this is true. For example the Nissan Leaf has always been more affordable. But the range of the first Leaf models was very low. Tesla was the first EV company that offered a range comparible to ICE cars.
- ben_w 2y agoHard to tease the two apart. When Tesla was new, EV range was inherently expensive, the original Leaf was only able to be affordable because the battery was small. Now, batteries are so cheap this is no longer a trade-off; also why new Leaf models are longer range.
- zfg 2y agoAll brands have been able to use Tesla chargers in Europe for years now. Tesla is just one charging network operator out of many.