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The Tesla S model with the 260 mile range is a perfectly reasonable (though pricey) car for getting around the Bay Area. That's like saying a private jet is a
by sliverstorm 12y ago
The Tesla S model with the 260 mile range is a perfectly reasonable (though pricey) car for getting around the Bay Area.
That's like saying a private jet is a perfectly reasonable (though pricey) airplane for making flights.
I'm sorry my pockets are not gilded like some of the folk around here, but a Tesla is way too goddamn expensive for us normal folk.
- malyk 12y agoThe plug-in hybrids are a great alternative. Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion, and more. All have some electric range (38/11/19 miles respectively) and then have gas engines that extend the range to "normal" ICE car ranges. We just bought a volt and it's a great car. We've driven 168 miles since we got it and have driven 0 gas miles. And with the $7500 federal tax credit and $1500 california rebate the cost is only $25,000.
- stcredzero 12y agoThat's like saying a private jet is a perfectly reasonable (though pricey) airplane for making flights. Your analogy is off by a few orders of magnitude.
- sliverstorm 12y agoIt's exaggerated to make a point to people who consider a Tesla affordable. My house cost less than two Teslas.
- stcredzero 12y agoIt's exaggerated to make a point to people who consider a Tesla affordable. A Tesla is in the same price range as a lot of conventional luxury cars. To me, that's a good first step. I didn't say to stop there.