DangerBadger
DangerBadger
DangerBadger

I state pretty often in this whole discussion that batteries and range are still big issues with electric cars. Nobody is debating that. I'm saying that as cars in terms of literally everything except energy storage they're as good as or better than ICE cars nowadays. You didn't really need to completely twist what I

The closest thing to a "normal price" is the Leaf, and while it's a higher price, it's not outrageous. Again, I'm not getting the "compromises" in making them you're talking about other than battery packaging, something the Leaf (more affordable) and Model S (expensive) both do very well, resulting in no downside from

Maintenance, fuel cost and reliability are big driving factors in terms of EV appeal. When the powertrain is reduced to an electric motor that will last as long as the universe and a differential, things get simpler. I still don't get what you mean by EV's being "worse." Range is the one and only downside at this

Interior space depends on how they package batteries. The Model S has plenty of it. The Leaf isn't bad compared to the Versa. Range anxiety isn't "performance", it's range anxiety. Basically, I think you just mean batteries suck right now, and I agree 10000% percent with that.

What do you mean by "performance" exactly? Electric motors put out a ton of torque from when you step on the pedal. I've been in a Volt and Leaf, and short of using telemetry, one can't tell any difference whatsoever compared to performance in same segment gas cars.

That'll be for the Morons Desperate to Prove Wealth demographic.

Hell, for $40K, I'd start saving up to get one. With that 9-speed and modern engines, the thing could probably cruise on the highways at very low RPMs for nice fuel savings before opening up for some good ole fashioned off-roading. I like the way you think.

Explain to me again why I'm supposed to take NASCAR seriously and not as pro-wrestling on wheels when every other race ends with "drama" and drivers throwing punches.

To be fair, the Twitter troll isn't that wrong. Little E is 39 and hasn't exactly lit up the circuit in his 15+ years. If he wasn't Dale Sr.'s kid, he probably doesn't get the chances he's gotten.

I'm split on this. On one hand, hybrids and more efficient ICEs are a good strategy. On the other hand, the Model S already exists and battery technology is only going to get better over the next 5 years. Blink and you miss out on an exploding market.

I am. Come on, this is just going overboard with the niche stuff. How many segments do you need? This is marginally different from their hatchback segment car. It's like 2 inches higher off the ground and has different design elements. If it sells, power to them, but damn if it isn't overkill.

I'm not being intentionally obtuse. It's gimmicky marketing.

So it's a Cooper with AWD and that requires a new model name?

It's easy to understand. That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying they're making the same thing with different names. It's like releasing a Ford Fusion, then changing the badges and some of the design on the car and releasing that as a Ford Fission. They spent money and time on this when they already had a 2-door

Since it's entirely pointless to have the same car with a different name. Seriously, what is the point of this?

Right, but it's a 2-door hatchback. The Mini Cooper is already a hatchback.

Confused. Isn't this what the Mini Cooper is supposed to be?

He has a very punchable face.

Yeah, this definitely won't cause wrecks as drivers flip out over having their ear drums destroyed.

Ya'll realize Buchholz has basically used his hair as a water tank for the past year+ when pitching and uses enough sunscreen to cover a nation, right?