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Using public roads as a racetrack is also obnoxious - so what you're really saying is that these cars aren't needed. And you're right: they're not needed. That’
by taylodl 1y ago
Using public roads as a racetrack is also obnoxious - so what you're really saying is that these cars aren't needed. And you're right: they're not needed. That’s why it’s important to understand why people buy them.
ICE cars demonstrate a prowess of engineering that EVs do not, and people are willing to pay for that. People still buy Swiss watches instead of an Apple watch for the same reason.
- andsoitis 1y ago> Using public roads as a racetrack is also obnoxious - so what you're really saying is that these cars aren't needed. High-end sports cars are generally bought because they are sexy, aesthetically superior to regular vehicles, have brand cachet, and signal status. They’re also the trophies of people who adore the motor vehicle. They generally lead in high technology. People who buy them and wanna race them typically do it on racetracks, not speeding in neighborhoods or cities. That racing is the domain of your average driver, cab driver, etc. who drives more mundane vehicles.
- taylodl 1y agoMy point is the EV is the mundane vehicle. Apple can pack features into their watch all day, but the Swiss mechanical watch - despite doing far less - is still seen as superior. That’s the same reason people buy high-end ICE cars. It’s not about utility or noise - it’s about engineering excellence. ICE vehicles showcase mechanical mastery in a way EVs simply don’t.