The S model starts at 70 grand, so not cheap.
It’s beautiful and stunningly fast.
I only know one person who owns a Tesla S, similarly one Leaf owner.
They are both enthusiastic, I believe the true test will come when they go to purchase another car, will they make a repeat buy?
The BMW i3 and Mercedes B class are in the $33-55,000 range, before tax credits, I believe.
I drove my sister’s Tesla and concur it is stunningly fast. One drawback is there is not a lot of headspace in the back (but lots of leg space for all seats).
They are thinking about buying an extra one, although not the same model.