rampulse
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Lots of Tesla owners would disagree with you.
That said, everyone has a different perspective of "practical."
I own 2 Tesla’s and I’m selling one to get a Diesel back in the household. Road trips are not fun in them with a family.
Cold weather zaps the battery.
Any head wind zaps the battery.
Add mountains and it multiplies (you can make up some on the way down during regen)
A typical 5 hour trip will take closer to 7 with charging.
You won’t be able to tow anything legit for a long time. My 315 mile range is now 270. 15% battery degradation after 3 years. 270 is also pipe dream doing 75mph.
In the city sure it’s great. Waking up with a “full tank” is nice but these aren’t for everyone thats for sure. I personally think a diesel hybrid would be amazing.
Oh and I live in So Cal.