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A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year.

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[–] [email protected] 176 points 4 months ago (47 children)

At this point, I'm not sure why anyone would actually buy a Tesla. The alternatives are far less expensive, the "features" of a Tesla are unpolished and dangerous, and the money doesn't go to a megalomaniac with a god complex.

[–] [email protected] 60 points 4 months ago (28 children)

What's everyone's suggestion?

I want the dumbest smart car available. Like a Honda Civic but just electric. No smart features.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Honestly I'm hoping EV conversion kits become cheap and common. Id rather drive an EV converted 2010s Civic than most of the modern internet connected spyware cars out today.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I hear some body shops in LA are starting to do it. Sounds cool if it can gain some traction.

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