I don't have any problem with the car.
Its going to be great for those 1%ers that have $100k laying around.
Of course I'd perfer to buy a new Stingray Vette and use the extra $40k to buy gas for 240,000 miles.
If your simplistic solution were all there was to it, you might be right but-----but figure it out carbon
suckers - do the arithmetic....
Click here for cost calculator:
Gas / Electric Vehicle Cost Comparison
Compare your gasoline car to my 1959 Henny, or enter the values of your own EV.
Gas Cost per Mile - $0.121
Electric Cost per Mile - $0.059
Electric Wins!! 51.23% Cheaper ☜ in the black
...Voila, electric costs less.
BTW, when replacing the authors values with your car's values be sure to add theHawk's $40K worth of gas (chuckle).
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ThatÂ’s only true when the cost comes down. Right now the vehicle itself costs almost 100K and you still need another vehicle because of the limitations of that one. IOW, only a toy for the wealthy atm. Again though, that is a stage in ALL new tech that it MUST go through so that the costs can come down for the rest of us. At some point, the cars will come down to the 30K range and be for everyone. Right now, that is simply not the case. I could care less what the savings per mile are if I am required to up front five times what I am willing to spend on a vehicle.
LOL - Only a Republican's mind can conjure $62K - $70K to be "almost $100K" and-----and only in exceptional situations like torturing your children until their bladders burst et al, will you "need" another vehicle but-----but check it out, click the link I posted in a previous message - type in your own clunker's values - the Tesla looks pretty good against most luxury vehicles then-----then check out the pricing, features and benefits below:
PRICING
At the base price of $62,400, including the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, Model S comes equipped with a 60 kWh battery, 19” wheels, black textile and synthetic leather interior, 17” touchscreen, seven speaker sound system with AM/FM/HD radio, mobile connector, and a J1772 charging adapter.
To qualify for the Federal Tax Credit, you must purchase Model S new for your use, not for resale. The credit is applied when you file your annual taxes with qualification contingent upon your adjusted gross income. We recommend speaking with a tax professional for further details.
Model S has insurance premiums consistent with other cars in its class.
Financing rates are determined by the financial institution and are based on individual credit history. Learn more about
the true cost of ownership.
VEHICLE
Model S does not use gasoline.
Model S is engineered to perform in both hot and cold climates.
Model S is a rear wheel drive vehicle.
Model S Performance accelerates to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and features unique exterior accents as well as a custom interior.
Model S Signature and Model S Signature Performance vehicles are no longer available in North America.
Model S is equipped with eight airbags.
Model S is child-seat ready. It features the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) System that eliminates the use of seat belts to secure child safety seats. There are two LATCH System anchors in the second row seats.
Model S is engineered with the intent to achieve 2013 five-star NHTSA safety ratings. Final safety data is not yet available.
17” Touchscreen connectivity packages will be available soon.
Model S comes with a 4 year or 50,000 mile (whichever comes first) new vehicle limited warranty.
An additional warranty covers the battery and varies by capacity. The 60 kWh battery is covered for 8 years or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. The largest battery, 85 kWh, is covered for eight years and unlimited miles.