Ermm.. less access to battery, smaller packs, more robust drivetrains.. sure. But how the heck does any of that explain the absolutely terrible kwh/mile efficiency levels of other car makers when compared to Teslas??

Well, you do realize Tesla has used a mere fraction of federal “donations” (read, subsidies, loans, tax credits etc) and open-market debt compared to literally any other car manufacturer? You say Bob Lutz could have done a better job with the money when the reality is Mr. Lutz had all the opportunity and money in the…

Eectric vehicles are still TWICE as efficient as gasoline ones EVEN IF WE USE COAL TO GENERATE THAT ELECTRICITY. You still cut those emmisions in half just by using batteries and motors instead of fuel and combustion engine. That is just basic physics. Please get this misconception out of your head that electric…