Scottish couple facing $33k repair bill after driving Tesla in heavy rain::undefined

  • dalingrin@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    There aren’t alternatives is my part of the USA due to lack of charging options. That is changing now that Tesla’s network is opening up but that hasn’t happened yet.

    • mirror_slap@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      So buy a hybrid, charge at home, and done. Is the environmental impact different enough from a fully electric vehicle vs hybrid, when you take into account the pollution from lithium mining and refinement? Not dramatically better, no. It’s idiotic to buy a Tesla that is a flaming piece of garbage, just because it’s the only option in a particular area or country. The simple solution is to wait until viable, good quality products are available. It won’t be long.

        • Dontfearthereaper123@lemm.ee
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          1 year ago

          Who said anything abt owning? U can charge a car with a plug socket it’s just slow but if its at your house that wouldn’t matter as much.

          • Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works
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            1 year ago

            So are you suggesting someone in an apartment building should run an extension cord out to their car to charge it?

      • dalingrin@lemm.ee
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        1 year ago

        I get it that people don’t like Elon. I don’t either, but I’ve gotta say the Tesla Model Y is my favorite car I’ve owned. I’ve owned 7 or so cars at this point.

        I’d rather not own it at this point for Elon/political reasons but it isn’t because of the car itself.