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      07-05-2022, 12:00 PM   #462
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Originally Posted by chris719 View Post
I sort of agree. I'm sure it drives well, but right now given the charging network and bespoke platform, I would have trouble convincing myself to get an EV that isn't a Tesla. Problem is, I don't really want a Tesla.
Assuming you can charge at home, the charging network is really only something you worry about before you own an EV. It's fine, and also almost never comes up (if you can charge at home).

For me, the EV to beat is the Lucid Air. It is the only car (so far) that is good dynamically (fun fact: e39 M5 was their dynamics target, and a significant number of the engineering team personally owns e39 M5s) AND takes advantage of EV packaging benefits (S class interior space in an E class sized car).

When they release it with a smaller battery (lighter, more back seat leg room, cheaper, 500 miles of range is silly), it's probably in my future.
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