Tesla - why don’t I want one?

[NDA]

wyson said:

But I already know what the Mrs will say if I present the evidence… so if an electric car is that much cheaper, how much can we save getting a cheaper electric car?

Just to help with your man maths and forthcoming presentation to Mrs W.

No servicing costs on the Tesla. None.

Brake pads shouldn't need replacing for years.

No road tax.

5p a mile is still a considerable saving compared to petrol costs.

The Tesla will retain it's value - mine is worth more than I paid for it.

No need for expensive key fobs - you don't need one.

[I am getting a little thin on ideas here]

Kids love them.

It's so quiet that you can actually hear what she's saying.

[wyson]

NDA said:

It's so quiet that you can actually hear what she's saying.

Lol! Not sure if thats a positive to be honest! But thanks for the rest of the points. I think Teslas holding their value could be a biggie that tips the scales, assuming of course, stuff like the Skoda Enyaq and VW ID4 won’t hold their value as well.

Have yet to have a go in one of the latter, but they just don’t have the same appeal. I feel they are just normal cars but with an electrified powertrain. The appeal of Tesla is that they are tech products, first and foremost.

Edited by wyson on Monday 18th April 13:41

[robbieduncan]

NDA said:

Just to help with your man maths and forthcoming presentation to Mrs W.

No servicing costs on the Tesla. None.

Brake pads shouldn't need replacing for years.

No road tax.

5p a mile is still a considerable saving compared to petrol costs.

The Tesla will retain it's value - mine is worth more than I paid for it.

No need for expensive key fobs - you don't need one.

[I am getting a little thin on ideas here]

Kids love them.

It's so quiet that you can actually hear what she's saying.

Although if you want one of the fancy car shaped ones they are £150. But they are self-programmable so cheaper than replacement keys from many manufacturers

[steveatesh]

robbieduncan said:

Although if you want one of the fancy car shaped ones they are £150. But they are self-programmable so cheaper than replacement keys from many manufacturers

I got one for Mrs Steve when we got the M3LR - she doesn’t use a mobile much and loses cards regularly so I thought it was the best solution, turned out to be right, it’s tucked away in the corner of her handbag so all she had to do is walk to the car and open it and drive away.

She is bowled over by the convenience of owning and using the Tesla, thank to that fob!

[TheRainMaker]

steveatesh said:

She is bowled over by the convenience of owning and using the Tesla, thank to that fob!

All our family cars have this for the last 12 years

[ddom]

NDA said:

Just to help with your man maths and forthcoming presentation to Mrs W.

No servicing costs on the Tesla. None.

Brake pads shouldn't need replacing for years.

No road tax.

5p a mile is still a considerable saving compared to petrol costs.

The Tesla will retain it's value - mine is worth more than I paid for it.

No need for expensive key fobs - you don't need one.

[I am getting a little thin on ideas here]

Kids love them.

It's so quiet that you can actually hear what she's saying.

Easier to say 'it'll save us a fortune'. Obviously that point is largely BS but hey, let's not let facts get in the way

I mean, to justify one to anyone who enjoys driving is a total waste of time.

[NDA]

ddom said:

Easier to say 'it'll save us a fortune'. Obviously that point is largely BS but hey, let's not let facts get in the way

I mean, to justify one to anyone who enjoys driving is a total waste of time.

I'm saving around £8k a year with mine on the previous daily transport - not a 'fortune', but a reasonable sum.

I enjoy driving - have owned Lambos, Astons, Bentleys, Morgans... all sorts.

[otolith]

NDA said:

I'm saving around £8k a year with mine on the previous daily transport - not a 'fortune', but a reasonable sum.

I enjoy driving - have owned Lambos, Astons, Bentleys, Morgans... all sorts.

If you enjoy driving you should get a proper driver's car, an automatic two litre diesel.

[kurokawa]

NDA said:

I'm saving around £8k a year with mine on the previous daily transport - not a 'fortune', but a reasonable sum.

I enjoy driving - have owned Lambos, Astons, Bentleys, Morgans... all sorts.

I never quite get the “enjoy driving” comment against EV

E.g. I like and enjoy my MX-5, I enjoy my E93 335i, those drive a Morgan or TVR could laugh at me for my “enjoy driving”.

As long as the owner enjoy driving it, does it matter if it is 2l turbo diesel auto or a Morgan

[AstonZagato]

kurokawa said:

NDA said:

I'm saving around £8k a year with mine on the previous daily transport - not a 'fortune', but a reasonable sum.

I enjoy driving - have owned Lambos, Astons, Bentleys, Morgans... all sorts.

I never quite get the “enjoy driving” comment against EV

E.g. I like and enjoy my MX-5, I enjoy my E93 335i, those drive a Morgan or TVR could laugh at me for my “enjoy driving”.

As long as the owner enjoy driving it, does it matter if it is 2l turbo diesel auto or a Morgan

Quite. I can get enjoyment from driving my Aston, my Range Rover or my Tesla. They are all different and offer wildly disparate experiences, upsides, downsides and use-cases. There are journeys which would be a chore in the Aston and relaxing in the Tesla. There are roads where only the Aston will suffice. I can take the Rangie places where the other cars can't go.

Every car is a compromise, to a certain extent. Some will be more compromised in certain circumstances. Some will shine in different moments. EVs have strengths and weaknesses that are dissimilar to ICE vehicles.

Electric cars are different to ICE - almost as different as a motorcycle is to a car (indeed the startling acceleration and disadvantages of high motorways speeds remind me a little of a motorbike). The two just need to be viewed through a slightly different lens rather than compared directly.