• Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    110
    ·
    1 year ago

    I’m in the EV market right now, looking for a good commuter car, and Tesla went from my #1 spot to one of the last options. It’s amazing how well he tanked that whole business. Luckily there’s a ton of competition cheaters now

    • Duamerthrax@lemmy.ml
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      39
      ·
      1 year ago

      A conservative was talking at me a few weeks ago about how much he loved how Musk was pissing off the libs and about how he’s a shrewd businessman. I asked if he would buy a Tesla and he said never. He didn’t have a response when I told him Musk doesn’t sound like a good businessman.

    • Wooly@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      32
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      My dad was going to buy a Tesla up until a few years ago, there’s far more and better competition nowadays. And it’s really seeming Tesla’s are actively dangerous.

        • Wooly@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          3
          arrow-down
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          Sure seems like it, and I see an article every other week about the self driving aspect hurting someone or getting into trouble. Just not worth the hassle.

    • thisbenzingring@wirebase.org
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      16
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      What is at the top of your list? I’m leaning towards the Ford Mach E with awd but have only looked deeply at half of what is available. Tesla is at the bottom of my list also

      • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        24
        ·
        1 year ago

        Mach e is up there. Currently number one spot is the Hyundai ioniq 6, it looks like a direct competitor to the model 3. Nissan leaf and I think Honda are in the running too. Idk gotta start test driving to really know. I’ll still test drive a model 3, but from what I hear and see I probably won’t go for it

        • Ophy@lemmy.nz
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          14
          ·
          1 year ago

          The Ioniqs are absolutely sexy vehicles, they’re at the top of my list too!

        • Rexios@lemm.ee
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          8
          ·
          1 year ago

          I was in the same boat as you having the Tesla be my dream car until all this Twitter shit hit the fan. My roommate has an Ioniq 5 which I liked so much I got an Ioniq 6 as soon as it came out. I absolutely love it.

        • GeminiFrenchFry@lemm.ee
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          5
          arrow-down
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          My friend bought a 22 leaf last year and from what I know, she loves it. It definitely took some getting used to! We still normally take my car on road trips, though.

        • Venutian Spring@lemmy.fmhy.ml
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          3
          ·
          1 year ago

          Man those Ioniqs look so good in person too. I’m considering buying one for my wife next year, if I can convince her to get ride of her beloved Prius

        • netwren@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          Well their brake lights wouldn’t turn on during regenerative braking and Hyundai has had some bouts of hacking scandals. But I have heard owners saying food things about them.

      • degrix@lemmy.hqueue.dev
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        8
        ·
        1 year ago

        I’ve had my Mach-E GT for two years now and it’s been very reliable and very comfortable. There were a couple of small hiccups early on, but I can’t see going back to non-electric cars. Would definitely buy it again!

      • CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.ml
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        1 year ago

        My parents got a 2021 Mach E and they love it. I’ve driven it a few times. I’m eyeing one for my next car too, though I’ve also been interested in Hyundai’s offerings. I’ve never wanted a Hyundai in my life but their new EV lineup looks pretty compelling.

      • Holzkohlen@feddit.de
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        1 year ago

        Just include a reaching leg thingy as well then you can drive from the right side too. Musk, if you do this I will sue you for “cheating”.

    • billygoat@lemmy.fmhy.ml
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      Idk, from what I heard he barely spends his time with Tesla these days due to being preoccupied with twitter 😂