Yeah, this is similar to what I hear about Tesla's everywhere. While some members of the company leadership can be polarizing, the product itself seems very solid. Have been saving up for my first "good" car since starting my end-career job, really want to get a Tesla, but wish there was a hybrid option due to charger anxiety. Otherwise, would get one already.
> charger anxiety
I've done many USA cross-country trips in a Tesla. Chargers are a non-issue if you stick to interstate highways. I often don't, which means I have to do some advance planning. I find that fun. Others might not.
But if I were in the market for an EV today I wouldn't buy a Tesla. It's a great car but until the Musk family is no longer part of the company I won't buy another one or recommend them to others.
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Yeah, fuck VolksWagen!
and has repeatedly made racist statements
and amplified racially bigoted conspiracy theories
and likes eugenics
and runs companies which have set a record for the highest number of complaints about racial discrimination and bigotry in its workplaces
and bought an entire social media platform solely so he and people with his ideologies could spew bigotry without having their accounts deleted
and, uh, came from a very wealthy white family that lived in one of the most racially oppressive countries on the planet during his youth
and seems intent on recreating apartheid in the US.