why not?
range thats equivalent to gas cars
cost per mile cheaper than gas cars
charge time reduced to 30 mins per charge
charging at super station is free, so you could travel around US for free
The only problem with tesla cars at moment is the initial cost. Once they bring it down, it will be a game changer.
I found one website that claims, as of June first of this year, there are 19 functional stations with 11 more listed as ‘planned’.
What happens to the 30 minute charge when there's a line at the "free" solar charging station?
According to the Tesla website, the "free" solar charging isn't free, it costs you $2500 if you add the capability after delivery. Before delivery, it costs $2000 if you have the 60 kwh battery, but is included with the 85 kwh battery upgrade (but that upgrade costs you an additional $10,000).
What happens when it's dark (happens quite frequently) or cloudy, and the "free" solar charging station won't charge?
The range is NOT equivalent to a gas car, unless you're willing to drive without heat or a/c (windows closed), you have the upgraded battery less than 1 year old, you are willing to creep along at granny speeds, with no passengers, without wind on a flat road (all factors assumed in the following graph):
The Tesla's a nice car, but right now, is not practical for anything but short distance travel.
I am still considering getting one. Driving the same old car until I can make up my mind. Some of the perks including free fuel at malls, good parking spaces, and use of carpool lane when driving alone. Not sure if it is cheaper than gas, should be, and definitely will be when you factor in “stealing” electricity from friends, neighbors, shopping malls etc.
Gotta ask ourselves what has Elon Musk figured out that the entire auto industry hasn’t? He’s building an empire to include the cars, the filling stations and the spare parts.