Except for the most part, I’m guessing Teslas are not really “replacing” anything so much as they are being “in addition to.” There may be a few die hard purists but for generally I would guess the folks buying these are getting the Tesla as 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th cars for the novelty of ownership, or short mileage trips. It may be fashionable to show up for the Oscar,sor your Sierra Club fundraiser in your Tesla, but I doubt that it’s the actual, serious daily driver for most owners.
I’ve never seen a Tesla even here in libtard L.A., including W Hollywood. Usually if I see one near Sta Monica then maybe they’re making a serious dent, but I don’t really see Tesla selling even in the red states.
If the lady I talked too is an example - you’re wrong as can be. First - the Teslas have a couple hundred mile range on a charge (this being one of the big distinguishing features.) Second, in CA they get to rid in the Diamond Lanes. The gal whose car I got to inspect drives 40 miles each way to work every morning.
There goes your second car theory...at least for her.