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Originally Posted by gangzoom
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Originally Posted by JNW1
Might be wrong but I think we'll see some significant improvements in battery technology and EV ranges over the next 5 to 10 years
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You can say this for potential any technology, and if are always waiting for the next best thing you will never end up with anything.
Battery technology has plateaued, the Model 3/Y have no bigger/lighter batteries than the S that came out in 2011. Infact the latest Plaid S is still using the same cell technology as the 2011 cars.
What is becoming quite obvious with EVs is as mass adoption speeds up incentives are rapidly disappearing and fuel costs going up.
I've had x3 EV chargers fitted for free at 3 different properties through government incentives, I received to the tune of £15k worth of 'rewards' from Tesla essentially for been an early adopter - Powerwall, 22inch wheels, mini Tesla. Even the actual cost of the cars have gone up, not forgetting my car has 'free for life' Supercharging and connectivity.
After 65k miles, trips all over the UK, and to France in EVs, the technology is already more than good enough. Next year we'll be heading to just south of the Arctic circle with 6 people in the EV.
The Model Y has more than enough range, performance, utility for most families. The cost is a much bigger issue than the technology. |
Tesla gave you a free powerwall? £15k of incentives would rather make you a fan of the brand.