Elon couldn’t pay me to buy a Tesla. I like EVs. It’s not about the technology. It’s entirely about Elon. I’d rather buy Japanese or South Korean, thank you.

Which Japanese EV? I’m not aware of any good ones.

Korean ones? Best on the market. If you want the best for a reasonable price, Hyundai or Kia.

I like the Ionic.
Best case under $50k for sure
My Ioniq 5's ICCU failed and Hyundai's doing a terrible job fixing this problem

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toyota has a couple (but I’m not sure if they are available in the IS)

Toyota sells a couple EV models in China for the China market not sure where thier overseas models are made…Toyota has the second biggest selling EV in Norway for example and have that model here in Australia, its actually ok, the previous version was comparatively shitty

www.toyota.com.au/bz4x-ev

Subaru have 2 models, a JV with Toyota.

…com.au/subaru-uncharted-and-trailseeker-evs-look…

Toyota bZ4X | All-Electric SUV | Toyota Australia

With improved driving range, charging and an enhanced suite of technology, the 2025 Toyota bZ4X is an all-electric SUV designed to spark more possibilities.

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The bz4x/bzSolterra is still the worst EV on the road, bar none.
And they are ugly too, 0 appeal.

notebookcheck.net/Toyota-bZ4X-EV-recall-over-fear…

That one?

Nah I’d even drive a paintless dumpstertruck over that thanks

Volvo, Rivian, Kia, Chevy, Ford, plenty of ev options that aren’t negligently dangerous like Toyota’s EVs or Teslas

Toyota bZ4X EV recall over fears tires may fall off affects 2,700 units

Toyota is recalling 2,700 units of the all-electric bZ4X over concerns that the tires could fall off. The issue is caused by hub bolts which can loosen with sharp turning or braking. The company is working to fix the problem, though no timings have been provided. In the meantime, customers are asked not to drive their new car.

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depends on the definition of paying. is he giving you discount, or is he paying more than the car’s worth?

if it is the latter, then i am fine keeping all the fucker’s money and set the free teslas on fire.

I’d rather buy a Chinese one, but mr Biden made that impossible.
i have a BYD here in Australia.
Legit, how is it? I’m Canadian and they are going to come to market here soonish.

mr Biden made that impossible.

Wait, is he still President with a majority in the House of Reps and Senate since 2025?

Thanks, Obama!

Biden put a 100% tariffs on chinese EVs, making it essentially impossible to import them. not like trump was going to roll those back
Yeah, I hate trump, but the Dems fucked this one up. Also like they’ve fucked the elections that led to trump.

Well let’s not be too hasty here…

I really despise most everything about him but if Elon were to actually pay me and give me a free car I’d very likely take it. I mean I have principles but I’m not an idiot.

Yeah, you are. The fucking death traps with doors that won’t open in a crash and unless you know where the secret escape hatch is you are cremated.

Tesla just fucking lost a lawsuit about this.

Get that free asbestos sweater while you’re at it.

I thought that was just the Cybertruck, which yes, I wouldn’t drive even if someone gave me one. I’d flip it and buy something else.

I think both the sedan and roadster are okay electric cars, and I think they have enough range I could use them to reduce the amount of gas I burn in my Volt for longer trips.

But, I haven’t really been paying attention to Tesla recently, and Elmu has certainly been looking horrible to me.

The problem is the door locks are electric, so if the car loses low voltage power, the buttons to open the doors no longer work. Worse yet, the Model 3 only has emergency physical latches in the front seat, so good luck in the back, kids.
Texas Man and His Dog Found Dead After Becoming Trapped Inside Car

A U.S. Army veteran from Texas and his dog were found dead after an electronic malfunction apparently caused the pair to become trapped inside the man’s sports car.

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