[PreciousLiberty]

“Battery cars are not a new idea.

They have never been economically viable.”

The Tesla Model S is just as “economically viable” as a BMW 750i. Both are high performance, four door, luxury sedans that cost around the same new. Both have about the same range on a “full tank”.

The Tesla is quicker, quieter, requires less maintenance, and has room for more cargo.

[Mr. Lucky]

...and even with heavy federal and state subsidies, Teslas are produced at a loss. BMW’s without those subsidies are produced at a profit. That’s the difference.

[Bob]

After that full tank has been used, how long will it take to refill? When will the BMW’s gas tank need to be replaced, if ever?

[JimRed]

Both have about the same range on a “full tank”.

But it takes minutes to refill a fuel tank. How quickly can a battery be recharged, when fully depleted?

[Lurker]

“The Tesla Model S is just as “economically viable” as a BMW 750i”

Does BMW get $15,000 taxpayer subsidy per vehicle?

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[Elsie]

Both have about the same range on a “full tank”.

But if you want to go FARTHER than that; in one day; electrons ain't gonna do it!