@MaryAustinBooks Even without all the politics and other hysteria around Tesla, they freaking catch on fire all by themselves, frying the people inside. People don't like that in a car.

@timo21
Yup, one thing I don't miss about Twitter (among man) is the Tesla reply guys who get when you say statistically supported things like that. Remember how they condescendingly tell you that gas cars catch fire too, as if you didn't know that?

@MaryAustinBooks @timo21 Hey, I loathe Musk and would never own a Tesla, but available data actually does indicate that EVs are less likely to catch fire than gas cars. Current lithium ion EV battery fires ARE much harder to put out than gasoline fires, which is a different but legit concern. Also, Teslas have specific design flaws, like electronic door handles that have been known to keep people from escaping a burning or dangerously damaged car. https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2024/04/21/electric-vehicles-not-guilty-of-excess-short-term-fire-risk-charges/