I’m in the NY area and the model 3 and Y dominate. I’m not a fan of any Cadillac. But I agree in the sentiment. I know people who were serial Caddy buyers.
The Y can be hit and miss. I really like the one I just got with black rims and roof rack. The black rims with white paint really make the Y pop in my opinion. Again all subjective. I am not sold on the new design of the Y. I have not seen a lot of them around and they generally seem to be in a colour I am not a big fan of the stealth grey colour which is pretty much the only colour I can remember seeing for the new Y. Same with the rims, seems only 2 options on the website.
No wireless CarPlay is another drawback with Tesla for me. I get how great you all think Tesla is (sometimes I think this thread should be called the Tesla thread!) but there are plenty of other choices.
I think Teslas look better in dark colors, the greys and blacks. I like Carplay, I am big fan, but I don't miss it in the Telsa. The nav app is very good and the route planning is very well integrated into the vehicle functions. There has been rumors that the fleet will start supplying real time data, in the vein of waze to cars in the same area. The difference is using AI the cameras can pick something up and relay it to those Teslas in the area without human intervention.
Nor the rest of Europe. Just can't see it happening. Still find it funny how fancy headlights weren't allowed for so long, but FSD is...
The man most definitely, and not just him. Discounting the vehicles doesn't help either, stability is better for the market and the same for lease operators not have the price go up/down more than a yo-yo. But mostly they aren't that good a car, they are so many alternatives to get. The network hasn't had an advantage for say the last five years. We had standardisation here already. But yes, there is consumer choice. Got to say visual styling is another factor, and whilst build quality improved, it's not to the standard most are accustomed to, and let's not even begin about luxury levels. Just different tastes all-round. However, it certainly is a value for money option. Both new and second hand, it is challenging to get the same elsewhere that is cheaper.
I think batteries are fine for 99% of people. Who doesn’t stop once every 300 miles? I think hybrids are the worst of both worlds. I’d not buy one.
Hybrids have their uses. I didn’t want one but I got one; Porsche Panamera. I travel across Europe a lot. Typically twice a month through four countries. I want to be a bit more green than my former 5.0V8 supercharged Range Rover but no EV on the market can make the trip on one go.
Probably the only thing that I will miss from our Sorento is the distance on a full fill up. We would get anywhere from 595 - 630 miles on a full tank. Was great when we first got it and drove to Florida a few times a year, but we don’t drive like that anymore.
I think there are plenty of overnight places to charge in the City’s for those who don’t have a driveway. Personally I’d never buy a house without one. Even when I was in my 20’s and bought my first flat I made sure it had a parking spot.Dunno - silent gliding around in town and having proper range on the Autobahn at higher speeds so as to not be pushed into the slow lane sounds like a good deal to me?
Most people here in the city don't have their own charging spot, it's all street parking and communal parking garages. I don't think the range issue is really about those fabled several hundred mile in one go trips. It's about how often during the week you have to top up in day-to-day driving and how much charge management is needed for that if you have to drive to a public charger and sit there 30 mins or more.
As opposed to just driving over to the petrol station and filling up the tank, five minutes in and out most days.
Can do that with an EV as well. No problem at all. Have done that many a time.
In most places it is about 50/50. Arguably, those without their own charging spot aren't the ones with cars that have this kind of expense anyway.
If you actually have to drive to a public charger you are doing something wrong, that is the word of inexperience. Typically one should practice ABC - Always Be Charging at any opportunity. Then you never have to go somewhere just to charge and sit there.
You are forgetting that most EVs start the day with a full tank. Also when filling you don't have to wait with it. So that five minutes to fill it (doesn't include paying, walking to the building, getting a coffee, going to the WC) is immediately won by an EV driver. The rest you can do WHILST it is being filled.As opposed to just driving over to the petrol station and filling up the tank, five minutes in and out most days.
Crazy Tariffs and VAT regulations were designed to shut out US car brands for decades.
I don’t think that was ever the issue. Most traditional US cars are huge. Not suited to European roads.
Hybrids are the best choice for many where charging infrastructure is lacking. In US it's pretty sad with overcrowding, chargers off line, and more expensive than buying a tank gas in many areas. Charging in winter or in summer sucks for average driver. Plus Ev's cost more to operate if you can't home charge now, Oil cartels win again.
Simple search will show the the history of the issue. Refine tastes? wow...
Yes but home charging costs a fraction of rapid charging. Thats where something like 90% of all EV charging is done. I’m lucky in that I can charge at work, so basically for free.
Tariffs are not the big issue. Never have been. What’s the most popular US vehicle? Some sort of pick up truck most likely. Over here you very rarely see one. They are just to big to park and drive.
The most popular US vehicle is the model Y. And to be honest what comes out of the CEO’s’ mouth is irrelevant to me. I’m not moving out of the US because the pres. said some things.
Solar not an option? I’d love it if I had the cash and the roof wasn’t coming up for replacement.
My wife and I both work and are very mobile - so we rent a tiny apartment (and pay more than most mortgages for the privilege to rent here in Northern California). Hoping our lives will settle down someday. My dream house will be solar and backup batteries to run all day!
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