Comments on: Is the Tesla Model S Really For the Rest of Us? http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:57:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Not True http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-125864 Not True Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:08:13 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-125864 You are way off base, Tuyen. You clearly haven't seen and don't know anyone with a Tesla. The Model S does seat 7, although it is 5+2 where the 2 are children. It isn't 7 comfortable seats, but it works for when someone is visiting in a pinch. You are also forgetting that the electric drivetrain is far less complicated than the gasoline one, so far less space is used by the engine. More space is left for the cabin. In fact, there is a trunk both in the front AND the back of the car. Finally, here in California there are already plenty of real world users of electric plug-in cars and it works great. The ONLY limitation is mileage. With the 300 mile car, it will more than adequately handle the daily commute, since you charge it every night instead of only filling up gas once in a while. It just doesn't work well for the long road trip with no access to charging stations or household electricity along the way. The Tesla IS a real world car and it's fully workable today. You are way off base, Tuyen. You clearly haven’t seen and don’t know anyone with a Tesla. The Model S does seat 7, although it is 5+2 where the 2 are children. It isn’t 7 comfortable seats, but it works for when someone is visiting in a pinch. You are also forgetting that the electric drivetrain is far less complicated than the gasoline one, so far less space is used by the engine. More space is left for the cabin. In fact, there is a trunk both in the front AND the back of the car. Finally, here in California there are already plenty of real world users of electric plug-in cars and it works great. The ONLY limitation is mileage. With the 300 mile car, it will more than adequately handle the daily commute, since you charge it every night instead of only filling up gas once in a while. It just doesn’t work well for the long road trip with no access to charging stations or household electricity along the way. The Tesla IS a real world car and it’s fully workable today.

]]> By: Cajun http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-122332 Cajun Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:15:09 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-122332 I suppose I am not one of "The Rest of Us" you keep talking about. I would really love to have a Tesla, or any really well made electric car. But, I can't afford $35,000 for a car, much less the $50k for the Tesla. I guess that's why I will be buying a Pruis. I keep waiting for car manufacturers to come up with something electric that people like me that can only manage $22-27k for a car. So far, Toyota's Pruis is the best 'green' car out there for people on a budget. I suppose I am not one of “The Rest of Us” you keep talking about. I would really love to have a Tesla, or any really well made electric car. But, I can’t afford $35,000 for a car, much less the $50k for the Tesla. I guess that’s why I will be buying a Pruis. I keep waiting for car manufacturers to come up with something electric that people like me that can only manage $22-27k for a car. So far, Toyota’s Pruis is the best ‘green’ car out there for people on a budget.

]]> By: Christopher DeMorro http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-83084 Christopher DeMorro Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:42:24 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-83084 @ Dennis Very true, and there is certainly a market for these high priced vehicles. But as a "mass market" vehicle, $50,000 is just too high for most Americans. @ Dennis

Very true, and there is certainly a market for these high priced vehicles. But as a “mass market” vehicle, $50,000 is just too high for most Americans.

]]> By: dennis http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-83082 dennis Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:33:06 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-83082 One problem is what if I am comparing a Mercedes E350 (about the same price) vs the tesla S. Then I win from day 1 dont I? One problem is what if I am comparing a Mercedes E350 (about the same price) vs the tesla S. Then I win from day 1 dont I?

]]> By: Jimmy http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-8894 Jimmy Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:16:19 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-8894 First of all, thanks for the article. I was really considering the Tesla and this is a good perspective to consider. But one of your comments really sparked me to reply to the "general masses". PLEASE do not convince them they should be able to "afford" a $35,000 car. This is the main problem with our financial sitaution in America. The avergae family thinks they should have a new car, 3/2/2 house, and a big screen TV. While the Avg income was only $50,000. Median house = $200,000 These Average folks should be driving a car under $10,000 to be financially responsible. I make way more than the average and I drive a 2003 Ford Focus I paid $8400 for 5 years ago. great dependable car. We also have a minivan that we only paid $20,000 for. Best I can tell the Tesla S is still for the rich. But I really like it. First of all, thanks for the article. I was really considering the Tesla and this is a good perspective to consider. But one of your comments really sparked me to reply to the “general masses”. PLEASE do not convince them they should be able to “afford” a $35,000 car. This is the main problem with our financial sitaution in America. The avergae family thinks they should have a new car, 3/2/2 house, and a big screen TV. While the Avg income was only $50,000. Median house = $200,000

These Average folks should be driving a car under $10,000 to be financially responsible.

I make way more than the average and I drive a 2003 Ford Focus I paid $8400 for 5 years ago. great dependable car. We also have a minivan that we only paid $20,000 for. Best I can tell the Tesla S is still for the rich. But I really like it.

]]> By: Jimmy http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-31586 Jimmy Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:16:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-31586 First of all, thanks for the article. I was really considering the Tesla and this is a good perspective to consider. But one of your comments really sparked me to reply to the "general masses". PLEASE do not convince them they should be able to "afford" a $35,000 car. This is the main problem with our financial sitaution in America. The avergae family thinks they should have a new car, 3/2/2 house, and a big screen TV. While the Avg income was only $50,000. Median house = $200,000 These Average folks should be driving a car under $10,000 to be financially responsible. I make way more than the average and I drive a 2003 Ford Focus I paid $8400 for 5 years ago. great dependable car. We also have a minivan that we only paid $20,000 for. Best I can tell the Tesla S is still for the rich. But I really like it. First of all, thanks for the article. I was really considering the Tesla and this is a good perspective to consider. But one of your comments really sparked me to reply to the “general masses”. PLEASE do not convince them they should be able to “afford” a $35,000 car. This is the main problem with our financial sitaution in America. The avergae family thinks they should have a new car, 3/2/2 house, and a big screen TV. While the Avg income was only $50,000. Median house = $200,000

These Average folks should be driving a car under $10,000 to be financially responsible.

I make way more than the average and I drive a 2003 Ford Focus I paid $8400 for 5 years ago. great dependable car. We also have a minivan that we only paid $20,000 for. Best I can tell the Tesla S is still for the rich. But I really like it.

]]> By: ali http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-8893 ali Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:13:37 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-8893 Dear Nick Chamber, I have an urgent request.I am writing a thesis comparing commercial EV with Diesel in difference scenarios, mileage, cost of battery etc .. would be very very grateful to you, if you would email me your excel sheets, i do have cost figues/data, but couldnot make a nice professional excel sheet for graphs etc... i wasted a lot of time try to build my own, couldnot, so your help will be greatly appreciated. thanks saj ali Dear Nick Chamber,

I have an urgent request.I am writing a thesis comparing commercial EV with Diesel in difference scenarios, mileage, cost of battery etc ..

would be very very grateful to you, if you would email me your excel sheets, i do have cost figues/data, but couldnot make a nice professional excel sheet for graphs etc… i wasted a lot of time try to build my own, couldnot, so your help will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

saj ali

]]> By: ali http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-31585 ali Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:13:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-31585 Dear Nick Chamber, I have an urgent request.I am writing a thesis comparing commercial EV with Diesel in difference scenarios, mileage, cost of battery etc .. would be very very grateful to you, if you would email me your excel sheets, i do have cost figues/data, but couldnot make a nice professional excel sheet for graphs etc... i wasted a lot of time try to build my own, couldnot, so your help will be greatly appreciated. thanks saj ali Dear Nick Chamber,

I have an urgent request.I am writing a thesis comparing commercial EV with Diesel in difference scenarios, mileage, cost of battery etc ..

would be very very grateful to you, if you would email me your excel sheets, i do have cost figues/data, but couldnot make a nice professional excel sheet for graphs etc… i wasted a lot of time try to build my own, couldnot, so your help will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

saj ali

]]> By: saj http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-8892 saj Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:00:44 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-8892 What does a Tesla Model S really cost to operate? Crunch the numbers and the results may be a bit surprising. hi Nick Chambers, would you please, email me the excel sheets that you made to compare the whole life cost comparison of electric vehicle with gasoline one. please i am writing a thesis and i need one.i am not good at excel, i asked several friends of mine but no one know. so please help me that.. i dont need the figure nubmers.. i have my own cost figures, i just need the way you make comparison graph and use depreciation and cumulative cost etc. my graph are not coming right. thanks saj mycanal@hotmail.com What does a Tesla Model S really cost to operate? Crunch the numbers and the results may be a bit surprising.

hi Nick Chambers,

would you please, email me the excel sheets that you made to compare the whole life cost comparison of electric vehicle with gasoline one. please

i am writing a thesis and i need one.i am not good at excel, i asked several friends of mine but no one know. so please help me that..

i dont need the figure nubmers.. i have my own cost figures, i just need the way you make comparison graph and use depreciation and cumulative cost etc.

my graph are not coming right. thanks

saj

mycanal@hotmail.com

]]> By: saj http://gas2.org/2009/03/27/is-the-tesla-model-s-really-for-the-rest-of-us-gallery/#comment-31584 saj Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2071#comment-31584 What does a Tesla Model S really cost to operate? Crunch the numbers and the results may be a bit surprising. hi Nick Chambers, would you please, email me the excel sheets that you made to compare the whole life cost comparison of electric vehicle with gasoline one. please i am writing a thesis and i need one.i am not good at excel, i asked several friends of mine but no one know. so please help me that.. i dont need the figure nubmers.. i have my own cost figures, i just need the way you make comparison graph and use depreciation and cumulative cost etc. my graph are not coming right. thanks saj mycanal@hotmail.com What does a Tesla Model S really cost to operate? Crunch the numbers and the results may be a bit surprising.

hi Nick Chambers,

would you please, email me the excel sheets that you made to compare the whole life cost comparison of electric vehicle with gasoline one. please

i am writing a thesis and i need one.i am not good at excel, i asked several friends of mine but no one know. so please help me that..

i dont need the figure nubmers.. i have my own cost figures, i just need the way you make comparison graph and use depreciation and cumulative cost etc.

my graph are not coming right. thanks

saj

mycanal@hotmail.com

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