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Re:The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (2006) by forgetsusername on Monday April 04, 2016 @08:24AM (#11421285)
>They're well-made, sure, but they're foremost a luxury and status symbol.

Not sure why this opinion is downvoted, but I agree.

The Model S is quite an engineering feat, particularly the D. But the Model 3? There are quite a few cars in that segment that have the performance and "luxury" of that car for cheaper. Being electric (and a Tesla) is the only selling point, and I don't value it that much.

I want an electric car as a commuter; something that I can go back and forth to work in every day, and charge at night. A high-torque, RWD electric car is a tough sell for the winters we get here, especially at the ~$50,000 CDN it will likely cost.

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Re:The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (2006) by erikpukinskis on Monday April 04, 2016 @08:07PM (#11426789)
Why is high torque a problem? They have traction control, so they only apply as much torque as they can without slipping.
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