Self driving == dream on :)
If you would buy the tesla in hopes that self driving would be available
soon enough for your wife to use, I think that is overly optimistic.
Beyond that, I think you are looking at two other primary factors.
First, since you are on EVDL, I presume you have strong ethics to use
and support EVs. Therefore, if you can afford an EV, I think you should
get one.
The other factor is cost. I think you can do the math. If you are mostly
going to use the new vehicle for short trips, the escape is probably
going to be way cheaper, at least for a 10 year cost. After that, you
may need to factor in expensive repairs for the escape and battery
degradation for the tesla.
Peri
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------ Original Message ------
From: "Mark Hanson via EV" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Cc: "Mark Hanson" <[email protected]>
Sent: 16-Mar-21 7:57:34 AM
Subject: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV
Hi
I’m having trouble deciding between a Ford Escape PHEV (37 miles EV range)
$32k-6.8kFed or a Tesla-Y $50k (316 Mile range) The Tesla has auto driving
capability, can be added anytime for an additional $10k (As full capability is
added) since My wife has trouble driving now and won’t drive at all at night.
I drive her to work. The Tesla has lower maintenance but is pricey. I ordered
the Ford in October and thought it was made of Unobtanium but got a dealer
paper saying they’d make it iN Louisville April 19thweek. So I’d have to cancel
the Ford order if I bought the Tesla. The only inconvenience with the Tesla is
all fast charging stations are along a wall so you’d have to disconnect the
boat to charge whereas gas pumps are pull through to accommodate trailers.
That would probably just be an issue if trying to trailer the boat a long
distance (and the range half).
Best regards
Mark
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