The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks

Re:The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks by basisword on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @04:40AM (#35354297)

>> People are buying EVs because they're better. That's the whole point of Tesla making attractive vehicles, aesthetically and functionally.

As someone who rode in a Tesla Model Y for the first time last week I disagree. It was horrible. Inside it was very spacious but felt plasticky and cold (I did like the glass roof through). The worst bit though was the ride. Every small bump was felt like a pothole. And within five minutes I felt motion sickness due to the persistent bouncing around. I can’t say anything about drivability (this was 30mins in an Uber) but if I see my Uber driver is in a Model Y next time, I’ll happily cancel and wait for someone else.

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Re:The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks by rob74 on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @04:49AM (#35354360)

All of this has less to do with fundamental problems with electric vehicles and more to do with your opinion on a particular car (fortunately there are other electric car makers besides Tesla) and the driving style of your driver (granted, the stronger acceleration of an EV combined with an aggressive driving style or jerky steering can lead to a bad experience for passengers).

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Re:The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks by basisword on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @05:24AM (#35354647)

Yes, but the OP’s example of an excellent electric car was a Tesla so sharing my experience on that specifically.

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