Agreed, I also don’t really see a need for a HUD. I think many people who don’t have seat-time with the car, think something has to be in front of them, in order to function.

“I have yet to drive a Model 3, so I don’t have an opinion on how this display actually functions. I would imagine it would be distracting to me personally, but who knows.”

The 3 does have “a few tactile buttons”, in the form of contextual (multi-functioning) steering wheel controls and stalks. They’re usually left out of interior discussions, because the interior is...minimal.

That seems like a possible 1-stop journey, but without knowing other factors like avg speed, right-foot habits, weather, what state of charge (SoC) you started/ended the journey with, battery pack size, etc. there isn’t much to argue.

From the perspective of outright cost, you’re absolutely right— affordability is a large factor. However, the same is true of most cars posting performance numbers in Tesla’s range, but without the fuel savings. That’s where I think the value is— having your cake and eating it, too. IMO, buying a Tesla strictly for…

It depends entirely on why you’re buying. If you’re buying strictly for fuel savings, there’s less of a case. But then most fuel-sipping cars won’t match the performance or drive that Tesla’s have, which is where the greater appeal begins.

“Seems every single $TSLA math wizard that is telling us that the Tesla costs less over time (than xxx ICE car) is basing their math on the 35K model that nobody will order.

Preach.

Going strictly by what you posted, I’d say it depends which electric vehicle you’re looking at, but I’d also say the bigger challenge is entry-cost (EVs which can serve your anecdote can be pricey, though that’s relative to what you’re currently driving).

Personally, I think most car enthusiasts give themselves too much credit when it comes to the label. Many of them do indeed like cars, but it’s a very specific niche, in a very broad market, full of different appeals.

“and that in no way would cold weather reduce range or cause batteries to drain or die”

Well said. There’s also the fact that ICE vehicles cannot regain that lost energy to heat, when the weather warms back up. That lack of efficiency is permanent.

If you get the chance, you should drive one and see. “What’s the fun” is different, but becomes readily apparent.

Yeah, it’s kind of interesting how people keep attaching the concept of refueling an ice car, to EVs.

IMO, I’d say that reputation still sits firmly with the Prius.

Well thought out post.

Though some people actually invite the challenge, as any acknowledgement offers them a sense of validation.

I have some difference in opinion in how I view these cars, but it’s interesting to hear from the perspective of an Alfa sales person.

“an attentive human driver”

Yeah, considering these vehicles have to interact with humans, we will almost always have a major part of the equation (human error) to account for. In this case, the human may have been outside the vehicle, instead of behind the wheel.