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I think Tesla owners who haven't used other charging infrastructure often don't appreciate how significant the improvements have been in the other charging networks. I have a Tesla and non-Tesla. While Superchargers are still better I take the Tesla on a road trip first because it is more...

I've been involved with maritime safety since 1993, fires on this type of vessel (ro/ro short for roll on/roll off) are all too common. Ro/ros have very large CO2 systems for fire suppression, but generally only enough to use once, or twice and with a hot fire can't combat reflashes. Given how...

I don't know for the M3, but for my older 15 MS (still with MCU1) if I use the calendar for work it will precondition. I would guess that MY and M3 have something similar if you are using the calendar.

No need, Washington State recoups lost gas tax through extra registration fees ($150 EV fee plus a $75 electrification fee, ironically ICE vehicles have no additional fees while a regular hybrid will also pay the $75 electrification fee). Only a matter of time before states realize that lost gas...

If you saw how PLAIDs just rolled out, delivery order is unlikely to be solely on reservation number, there seemed to be other factors based on configuration and possibly region. All I know is with my late reservation it will be years for me. If one is expecting great communication from Tesla...

Towing with EVs (truck or other) will be fine around town or for distances that can be covered without charging. They will have plenty of torque. Small, aerodynamic trailers will be OK as well, even for distances because they are easily unhooked when you need to charge. Large trailers which will...

I suspect you are right and IF, which is a big if, the other manufacturers can hit volume production, a lot of people may jump. As a late CT reservation holder, May 2021, I have a lot of time before I'll have to decide on CT. I think Tesla still builds the best EVs and suspect the CT will be the...

Just like any other cars some Tesla's have problems. I like TFL (the video you posted) and regularly watch their videos, especially their off-road videos and EV videos. They are by no means Tesla haters but I disagree with them on driving feel of several EVs. I love my MS and the quality is...

Just wondering if CT will have limited option choices, like other current Tesla models or have a myriad of choices like most OEM vehicles. I'm pretty sure this is a speculative question, at least I haven't seen anything from an authoritative source that answers it. I also wonder if CT might...

I don't think 0-60 is really that critical for everyday driving. My slow MS70D rarely has the chance to use full acceleration. Wife and kids get motion sickness if I use more than 1/2 acceleration or if I drive hard in corners with hard acceleration out of the corner. It wasn't that long ago...

Why is there so much animosity toward other manufacturers of EVs? The title was clickbait having little to do with the text of the article. It is highly likely that Ford will beat CT to production. If the CT delivers on price, quality (not guaranteed for early Teslas - track record for early MS...

I saw that on a youtube video and really liked it as well, agreed not my favorite year but an older looking truck that rode like a modern vehicle would be high on my list if available. I would love to have a 60's truck modified like that, but definitely need 4WD with the old trucks unless you...

While it is easy to throw stones, what two automakers no longer qualify for US federal EV tax credits because they've more than 200K qualifying EVs? Hint, one of them is GM. As an owner of both a Model S and Chevy Bolt, they are great cars for different reasons. My trust of GM has nothing to do...

I thought it was a pretty fair discussion from someone who has been in all three. He was pretty clear that each truck is going to appeal to different people and that each will be successful, which I believe will be the case. I don't need anyone to validate my choice in vehicles, so I don't...

I saw some dirt in the video but not what I would consider "off-road." "Off-road" (to me and I guess people I'm around) means terrain that requires at least 4 wheel drive(I have seen people do amazing things with 2WD, but that is an exception) and increased ground clearance. To clarify my...

Distance towing effectively will be dependent on how charging will be done. Dropping the trailer to use a supercharger will add significant time and effort to the trip. Even my pop-up trailer took 5-10 minutes to unhook/hook and my Dad's travel trailer with weight distributing hitches was 10-20...

It is interesting to see how good the CT will be off-road when there is no apparent testing of any of the prototypes. Trucks don't usually make the best off-road vehicles due to size and longer wheel base. I suspect that the R1T will be the best stock off-road of the EVs (Hummer might be pretty...

I'm a CT reservation holder because a dual motor at 50K is such a great value. If the price goes up significantly and becomes similar to similarly optioned F-150 (or Silverado if it is in production in the next few years) I will re-evaluate my decision. Unlike many on this website, I'm not...

Supercharging network is easier without a doubt, but unlike many Tesla owners I have actually used other charging networks (with Chevy Bolt) and I have never had the problems that are shown in the video. When buying my next EV, charging network will be a tiny factor in my decision. EA has always...

I love driving my "old" "slow" 15 MS 70D, the AWD sticks to the road and can corner faster than is safe on public roads. Not at all boring to me. I don't miss changing oil, replacing MASFO sensors, spark plugs, O2 sensors, diagnosing engines that developed a miss, etc. That being said I do love...