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<blockquote data-quote="Capm_Spaulding" data-source="post: 3573386" data-attributes="member: 17977"><p>We had a Model 3 for a while. I think a lot of people are ridiculous for drawing lines in the sand over EVs. I like EVs and gas cars both; they each have their plus and minuses. I loved the car itself, instant and unlimited power at any speed, cool features, beautiful styling, was actually pretty comfortable and the best tech of any car I have owned. What ultimately lead us to sell it was the charging aspect and range anxiety. I found myself constantly worried about the damn charge level the thing had and I didn't like psychological aspect of knowing that I couldn't just go on a random road trip, or take a short trip to Tulsa or something unless it was fully charged. You really have to start planning things out, and it can get tricky in the summer time in OK since the A/C draws a lot of power. It was just too much of a headache. There is an app you can download that shows you the nearest charging station and you kinda have to start getting used to parking there and walking to your destination if you are going out of town. Typically, Target, Costco, etc all have chargers as well. We usually would just walk to and from several places while parked there. It really takes the convenience out of things.</p><p></p><p>I will say this though. Like it or not, EVs are the future, and we will see gas cars become the secondary means of transportation within the next 20-30 years. They just need the infrastructure to support them, and right now it isn't there. Superchargers are very expensive, as is the maintenance for them, and the level 2 chargers are just unreliable, particularly the 3rd party ones. Oklahoma has one of the better charging networks too, and it still isn't enough. </p><p></p><p>We almost ruined our Hawaiian vacation because we booked a Model 3 there too not realizing the island has zero superchargers, and only a handful of level 2 chargers which worked about half the time. We spent as much time hunting for an open charger and then subsequently waiting for it to charge as we did laying out on the beach. </p><p></p><p>If you only go to local places, say within 30 minutes of your house, and have a level 2 charger installed in your home so you can top it off daily, it could be okay. I will think about another one in another 5-10 year, but right now, unless you really only go places near you or spring for the expensive long distance models, it just isn't worth it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Capm_Spaulding, post: 3573386, member: 17977"] We had a Model 3 for a while. I think a lot of people are ridiculous for drawing lines in the sand over EVs. I like EVs and gas cars both; they each have their plus and minuses. I loved the car itself, instant and unlimited power at any speed, cool features, beautiful styling, was actually pretty comfortable and the best tech of any car I have owned. What ultimately lead us to sell it was the charging aspect and range anxiety. I found myself constantly worried about the damn charge level the thing had and I didn't like psychological aspect of knowing that I couldn't just go on a random road trip, or take a short trip to Tulsa or something unless it was fully charged. You really have to start planning things out, and it can get tricky in the summer time in OK since the A/C draws a lot of power. It was just too much of a headache. There is an app you can download that shows you the nearest charging station and you kinda have to start getting used to parking there and walking to your destination if you are going out of town. Typically, Target, Costco, etc all have chargers as well. We usually would just walk to and from several places while parked there. It really takes the convenience out of things. I will say this though. Like it or not, EVs are the future, and we will see gas cars become the secondary means of transportation within the next 20-30 years. They just need the infrastructure to support them, and right now it isn't there. Superchargers are very expensive, as is the maintenance for them, and the level 2 chargers are just unreliable, particularly the 3rd party ones. Oklahoma has one of the better charging networks too, and it still isn't enough. We almost ruined our Hawaiian vacation because we booked a Model 3 there too not realizing the island has zero superchargers, and only a handful of level 2 chargers which worked about half the time. We spent as much time hunting for an open charger and then subsequently waiting for it to charge as we did laying out on the beach. If you only go to local places, say within 30 minutes of your house, and have a level 2 charger installed in your home so you can top it off daily, it could be okay. I will think about another one in another 5-10 year, but right now, unless you really only go places near you or spring for the expensive long distance models, it just isn't worth it. [/QUOTE]
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