Who owns a Tesla?

[1st amg]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

After much thought and research, regardless of the Supercharger ecosystem in place, I just can't bring myself to spend so much $$$$ on a car like a Tesla that "might" or "might not" be good in terms of quality . In looking down the line at what traditional car makers are rolling out, I think it's prudent to wait a bit longer.

I saw that GM is introducing a Silverado truck in the fall as a 2023 model that will have 400 mi range. Other companies are finding huge range gains in more battery density (as is Tesla). IMO, a 300 mi range should be minimum and car makers are looking at 5-600 mi range within a few years as being the norm.

Read today of a Shell gas station converting a traditional station to an EV charging station. Certainly will be the wave of the future.

I know gas prices are going to hurt this summer, and it looks like the EV wave is really gaining tremendous momentum. It will be interesting to sit back and see how the grid absorbs the kind of numbers we will be seeing. There is no way the grid can keep up with the kind of demand we're seeing in EVs.

I placed my name in queue for the new Silverado EV...I am not a GM person at all but this one seems very enticing....until Ram comes with their EV for the full size trucks, I will stay in line for this one.....btw, Ram has stated there is a full size EV coming very soon for introduction.

[SDGT3]

Originally Posted by donas

I'm with you 100%. I only personally know one person with a Tesla and the lack of customer service he is receiving is astounding on a $150G vehicle!

I did see the new Chevy is said to start at $100G though! I can all but guarantee a dealer mark-up of another $10-30G based on what they are doing now! I can buy a lot of gas with that

I'm sure they will have a $100k variant, but I saw the starting price at $40k

[donas]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

I'm sure they will have a $100k variant, but I saw the starting price at $40k

Oh, ok, I did some more reading after your reply. It seems the 2023 first edition, that sold out in minutes, is over 100G. They are claiming the base 2024 model will start at 40. I can't wait to see them pull that off! I'd assume they can squeeze one out for under 100, but I find it very hard to believe it will be less than the base model of most truck lines now.