Post #2040571

2026-05-05 15:38 UTC

Alec from Technology Connections brought up a good point in recent video about EVs. He mentioned how Tesla owners are a special kind of EV driver and don’t actually care about EV technology or green(er) vehicles; they only care about their Tesla. I’d imagine this is part of that mindset. Tesla can do no wrong in their eyes, even if it goes against their normal morals and beliefs.

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@vinceman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-05-05 15:46

As a gearhead, I’ve always thought of Teslas (at least the model s plaid ludicrous trim) as actually filling in a similar spot as the Bugatti Veyron, but 15x more attainable price. The people who said veyrons were their favourite cars in 2010 are the same people who have a model s.

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@krisevol@lemmus.org 2026-05-05 15:56

I drive an EV and i didn’t care about ev tech or going green. I just want amazing performance, not having to do oil changes, and not having to stop by the gas station every week. Plus it’s easy cheaper to operate. I got mine for 25k after rebates 8 this was a few years ago) and it still sells for 18-20k 4 yrs later. With insurance and charging im at $220 a month for total operation costs. Easy cheaper than my old gas cars.

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@PierceTheBubble@lemmy.ml 2026-05-05 16:13

If all the financial incentives disappeared, I think this would apply to most EV drivers in general. But I do agree Teslas do seem to appeal to a different demographic: one that is more interested in aesthetics, performance and technology. So yeah, maybe they’re blinded by the sex appeal the car has to them; and do away with reason to justify the unjustifiable. Which does align with the impression I got, when reading Rob’s responses to the criticism he received on Odysee.

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@umbrella@lemmy.ml 2026-05-05 18:51

tesla is the apple of cars in many ways

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@akwd169@sh.itjust.works 2026-05-06 01:51

Yeah it’s just a status symbol to so many

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