What car is better? It really doesn't matter. The Model 3 is much more important because it costs 50% less, has adequate range and features, and is selling 5-10 times as much. EVs are not a racing solution (or for watching Netflix). They are a way to reduce personal pollution. All the rest are side bonuses.
And as a personal pollution reducer
should be compared with other ways of reducing personal pollution.How does commuting to work in an EV compare with:
Working from home?
Living next to the factory, office or perhaps over the store?
Working within walking distance of work?
Working within Bike distance from work?
Working within E-Bike distance from work?
Taking an E-Bus to work?
Ride sharing?
Taking a Train Trolley or bus to work?
Taking a company bus to work?
Moving closer to work or taking a job closer to home?
Working close to a spouse's job and riding together?
Working at a remote site where you only come home once/month?
Working 4/10 as opposed to 5/8 shifts?
I've tried (not very hard) to put these in order. This of course could be extended up until we take a private jet to deliver us to the place where we toil away our working day. Hats off to Musk and many of the Tesla board.
Have we established that driving an EV probably isn't within the top 10 least polluting commuting solutions?We can explore other EV uses - dropping kids at school, driving to the Gym, picking up beer % munchies, seeing the country - even impressing your friends and neighbors - in other posts. (and probably on another thread)
Terry