How Long Will It Take Before Someone Actually Tops Tesla As the Holy Grail Of Electric Vehicles?

While some of us may not be hardcore Tesla fans, or perhaps we even take issue with the automaker for one reason or another, there’s really become almost no way to prove it’s not incredibly far ahead. C’mon, the Silicon Valley automaker is the one of world’s few pure-electric automakers. Not to mention that it’s the only brand to have its own proprietary and expansive charging network.

Let’s not forget that despite many early claims, followed by multiple attempts from OEMs, Tesla’s range continues to dominate on a level that seems almost impossible to live up to. Moreover, the automaker’s U.S. monthly sales far exceed any other, and that’s now becoming increasingly true abroad. If any other legacy automaker had plans to — or could live up to — pushing past Tesla, then it seems they would have done so already. There’s no doubt that the resources and finances are available to do so.


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CANADIANCOMMENTS - 4/11/2019 2:11:16 PM

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While it is anyone's guess, most other brand are starting at the very high end as it will be their first BEV. I would still say 5-10 years before others are scaled up and have a model range like Tesla. I don't expect many to built a charging network either. But we could be surprised on that front.

dstampfer - 4/11/2019 2:11:29 PM

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I'm not a Tesla fan though I can appreciate what it has achieved. But, when was the last time we had 24hr without some type of story/report re: Tesla. The press can be good or bad, but it certainly has everyone's attention.

runninglogan1 - 4/11/2019 11:33:21 PM

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Lol. You need to check again.

PUGPROUD - 4/11/2019 3:28:36 PM

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December 31, 2022

GermanNut - 4/11/2019 5:06:16 PM

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They don't need to for a long time. EVs are still a small (but growing) segment of the overall automobile market.

TomM - 4/11/2019 5:21:36 PM

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Lets see - Tesla has such a LEAD - THey have 1300 charging Stations AROUND the World including a WHOPPING "8" supercharging stations in NYC.

I have 17 Gas station within 2 miles of my driveway.

mre30 - 4/11/2019 6:40:22 PM

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Tesla is a theater of the absurd. Logical construction and argument has given way to irrational and illogical speech and to its ultimate conclusion, silence.

Not sure when Tesla's silence comes, but I imagine its coming.

Truthy - 4/12/2019 11:29:00 AM

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I checked my garage. No charging station.
Of course Tesla will install one for 2 grand.

SanJoseDriver - 4/17/2019 3:16:01 AM

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Teslas can also use any of the tens of thousands of Level 2 stations in the US, many of which are free to use (I use one every other day). I've never seen a free gas station before.

Also, last time I checked you couldn't pump gas in your garage. If you have access to one (like 63% of Americans), then all you need to do is install a 220 outlet in your garage. The charger on Teslas and most newer EVs are built into the car. If you don't drive much, then you don't even need to do that. You can plug a Tesla into a standard 120 outlet and get about 4 miles of range per hour of charging.

ricks0me - 4/11/2019 5:53:58 PM

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Since when is Tesla the holy grail of electric vehicles???

pdperry23 - 4/11/2019 6:09:38 PM

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TomM, do you have electricity in your house? Do most people? Stop posting stupid comments.

MDarringer - 4/12/2019 8:47:02 AM

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You have to excuse TomM because in his dementia he thinks his 1990 Chrysler minivan is a Maybach.

Truthy - 4/12/2019 11:31:02 AM

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I have electricity, but no Tesla charging station. I bet for 2 grand they will install one.

SanJoseDriver - 4/17/2019 3:17:10 AM

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The outlet cost me $450. The charger is built into the car.

skytop - 4/11/2019 9:09:15 PM

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When is the government going to TAX the electric vehicles that use roads. They are NOT PAYING ANY ROAD TAXES which is UNACCEPTABLE!

The corrupt lame brain liberals are in love with the false concept of EVs reducing carbon. WHAT A FRAUD and LIE. Lithium Ion battery construction producing extreme amounts of carbon dioxide. Battery must be recharge which uses power generation that uses either coal or oil.

The EV is a LIE and a FRAUD on the public perpetrated by the dishonesty and deceit of the liberals.

Lithium batteries DIRTY SECRET:
https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/lithium-batteries-dirty-secret-manufacturing-them-leaves-massive-carbon

Truthy - 4/11/2019 11:08:23 PM

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Agent008, you answered your own question. Think about it. Tesla has no unique technology. Major automakers have not jumped in because the volume is relatively small for the investment and not profitablem

bmw7er - 4/11/2019 11:42:17 PM

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Have you sat in a Tesla? I really assumed I'd buy one when my 2010 Panamera was long overdue for a trade. On the PRO side: 0-60 in 2.9 second. It was like a roller coaster ride. CON side: Everything else. The interior was horrible and the most uncomfortable rear seats imaginable. It was 165K, and the ugliest car on the road in my eyes. Yes a big screen, but it did absolutely nothing different that I needed. So, I bought the 2018 Panamera Turbo. The Tesla was a big 0 for me.

SanJoseDriver - 4/17/2019 3:21:11 AM

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You're talking about the S. Since then they added nicer seats, the 0-60 is 2.4 seconds, and it is $120k for a fully specced one. Not sure how you can think it is ugly (unless your are talking about the X).

mini22 - 4/15/2019 6:29:09 PM

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It is truly amazing the denial of people on this thread when it comes to EV's. What is GM doing. Is that one reason why the closed that plant. What are Ford and VW doing. What is Audi and Porsche doing. They are all investing because they are all trying to catch up with Tesla. You also now have Hyundai and Kia. But the clear issue is infrastructure or lack of. That's why I think instead of lowering the price $7,500 with government subsidy on vehicles the money should be spent to infrastructure instead. It is infrastructure that is going to be the thing that gets people to switch to EV's. If you have enough infrastructure you do not have to worry so much about range.

SanJoseDriver - 4/17/2019 3:22:37 AM

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Depends on where you live I guess. In Silicon Valley the infrastructure is plentiful. I've had to wait for free chargers before, but have always been able to access paid ones if needed right away.