Tesla Is Facing a Crucible
I have a model 3 and it basically feels like the iPhone of cars. Financial issues could take them down, but you&#x27;d have to be a fool to bet against them.<p>Comparing the model 3 to other electric vehicles reminds me of when people were comparing the iPod to other MP3 players based upon tech specs. At this stage, the electric nature of the car just bolsters the design and UX of it. Comparing it to other EVs because they happen to share the same type of motors is stupid. They should be comparing the Model 3 to high end luxury combustion vehicles because from my vantage point you&#x27;re getting that kind of driving experience, better even, for half the price. The only place where the electric nature of the car creeps into your life in a negative way is when you consider long trips. And even then, the impact is minimal because of the supercharger network. (You are going to stop regularly on long trips for breaks anyhow, so just charge the car.)<p>Beyond that, the only way the electric nature of the car impacts your life is beneficial -- no more trips to gas stations and less cost of ownership. At some point you stop even making the comparison because it&#x27;s just a plain better ownership experience so you don&#x27;t think about it anymore.