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Originally Posted by BLU135i
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Originally Posted by Just a 3
Oh boy, here we go again.
Where do I start? With the poor build quality, that hideous front end, that 'squat on the floor' rear seat, or the generic Corolla looks? Or that inert, no roar driving experience? What Tesla owners like OP need to realize is that we BMW enthusiasts buy Bimmers because of their soul - not to go from Point A to Point B fast.
Nothing against Model 3 buyers - let them be the guinea pigs while Musk learns mass production. And battery technology improves sufficiently when I can charge to a full charge in 5 minutes. Till then I will hear my TwinPower Turbo roar and the exhaust burble as I take the twisters where ever I can find them.
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I don't get the "charge in less than 5 minutes argument. An electric car is like going out to your garage every morning to find a vehicle with a full gas tank. Most people don't drive over 300 miles every day before returning to their house. To me this isn't a valid argument. But then again it's all subjective. I agree the Model3 leaves a lot to be desired, but that is where I, as an avid car enthusiast with a history of buying BMW wish they would get with the inevitable. |
Re the 5 minutes to refill argument, as you said, it is subjective. To me it is not about having to go 300+ miles everyday, but rather the choice to do that any day. I don't have the luxury to have two cars - one for commuting and the other for long trips (I get the supercharger network argument - but 1) that network is quite small currently and 2) It still takes quite a bit more time to recharge than refuel). On top of it are real world situations, like the previous poster mentioned - weather, traffic, accessories etc - all of which have an effect in range. As I said in my OP, I have nothing against EVs - but for me they don't work. And they don't for many.