[FONT="]Tesla announces grand opening of first Mississippi dealership https://t.co/MNIclarNF0— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) July 14, 2022 [/FONT]
Tesla dealership opening in Brandon...
- Thread starter Maroon Eagle
- Start date
The state bailed him out on that deal. Shad should investigate UMC "buying out" those locations.
RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel.
I think one of those Tesla things will fit in the glove box, you know, for emergencies?
I think one of those Tesla things will fit in the glove box, you know, for emergencies?
I got a BMW i4 a few weeks ago. I may very well have been the first person in Mississippi to get one. I much prefer the look of mine to a Tesla and it feels much more luxurious. But there are advantages of a Tesla. One is the charging network, but they are opening it up to all EVs this year so that's going away.
For me, I drive so much my payment of my new car is only about $200 more than my operating cost of just driving my 2006 Honda Accord, so yeah, it was a great move. I would have had to spend about $500 in gas so far and my calculations based on my price per KwH and the amount of electricity I've used is right about $80. No brainer for me.
For me, I drive so much my payment of my new car is only about $200 more than my operating cost of just driving my 2006 Honda Accord, so yeah, it was a great move. I would have had to spend about $500 in gas so far and my calculations based on my price per KwH and the amount of electricity I've used is right about $80. No brainer for me.
I know nothing about german vehicles (I'm a honda/toyota) man, but isn't their reputation for reliability poor? The joke I've always heard is, "don't buy a german car unless you can afford a mechanic to ride around with you."
That's certainly the reputation, but keep in mind electric vehicles require less maintenance because there are less parts. No oil changes, no transmission fluid because there is no transmission
I'm a Honda guy too. Drove 2 for a total of 25 years and close to 600,000 miles. But after driving electric, I never want to go back to a gas car if I don't have to.
I'm a Honda guy too. Drove 2 for a total of 25 years and close to 600,000 miles. But after driving electric, I never want to go back to a gas car if I don't have to.
I have a Tesla Model S P100D. I live in Noxubee County, MS and the closest supercharger to me is in Meridian, 50 miles away - but I do most of my charging at home.
For the driving I do, it works out great for me. I almost never drive more than 200 miles per day unless I’m going on a trip somewhere like I did last month to Pigeon Forge, TN, and Tesla’s supercharger network is great for times like that. An added bonus is that my car is a 2017 year model which was the last year that included free supercharging for the life of the vehicle, so my cost for travel was Zero.
They’re not for everybody but I’ve owned all kinds of vehicles in my life including 4WD pickups, Corvettes, and various other “regular” cars and, for me and my type of driving, this is the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.
Been riding in teslas all week here in California. Cramped. One girl told me it takes her about 25 dollars to do a full charge at a non peak time. It will go around 220 miles. She also renting it for her Uber at 300 a week! Still cheaper than the double gas prices she was paying a month ago on a gas car. Peak time charging is double cost charging snd it takes about 40 min for a full charge.
Thats just factoring in the cost of the powerwall. Doesn't account for the additional cost of the car as well.
So far, and I've only owned it a few weeks now, it's given me zero issues. And everyone that has been in it has been very impressed.
BMW will make a nice car. A lot rides on their brand name And I'm sure the interior is better and it does look better than a Tesla. Tesla has some neat features on it's tablet like interface but it's more of a function over form company.
I think BMW is being cautious on promoting their EV for now. And I'm sure they are tracking any issues closely. Hopefully they did all their homework and all their testing. It's not easy.
I think BMW is being cautious on promoting their EV for now. And I'm sure they are tracking any issues closely. Hopefully they did all their homework and all their testing. It's not easy.
I would imagine when it's no longer a 1st generation model. 
As far as EV's go I don't plan to buy one anytime soon. If I were to buy one now I think the Cadillac Lyriq is a good looking one. I can see buying one when I'm no longer driving out of town or no more than a 200 mile radius. I'm an old guy so that may only be 10 years away. Hopefully bugs will be mostly gone by then and I'm still alive.
As far as EV's go I don't plan to buy one anytime soon. If I were to buy one now I think the Cadillac Lyriq is a good looking one. I can see buying one when I'm no longer driving out of town or no more than a 200 mile radius. I'm an old guy so that may only be 10 years away. Hopefully bugs will be mostly gone by then and I'm still alive.
Maroon Eagle; said:
If y'all aren't aware, MDOT is under a mandate to install a new network of EV charging stations around the state. They conducted a survey to assess whether to install them at traditional gas stations, stand-alone lots, or as part of hotels/food chains etc. The ability to charge your EV in Mississippi will be radically different by 2024. I don't own an EV, but they will become normal by 2025 as U.S. automakers all move to their "2nd Gen" EV designs. The Federal government has put so many incentives out there, that automakers are forced to accelerate development. In addition, new Federal matching fund grants are moving state agencies along to develop the infrastructure network to support them.
https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/electric_vehicle_charging_infrastructure
Until I see 10-12 year old EVs with 200k miles, the original battery packs, and a grid that can charge tens of thousands of these damn things day or night, we’re still 1st gen and I’m on the sidelines.
