Auto Industry Execs: EVs aren't working

[Dan Druff]

I did a radio segment partially about EddieWorld but have never stopped there.

I do like driving straight to Vegas with 0 stops sometimes, so a 15 minute stop at EddieWorld might bother me.

I have a family member with a Tesla SUV they don’t use that much, so maybe I will borrow it for like a week and see what I think of it.

Sanlmar, the SUV is a BMW. I’ve run generally well with BMWs as they age, but this SUV has been a huge pain due to the known engine issue. Sadly had I waited like 7 more months and bought a 2016, the problem would’ve been solved.

Gonna be interested in your review.

The difference in luxury especially. The spartan Tesla interior and the absence of any discrete switches.

You claimed you perceived EV advantages but never mentioned what one might be.

Maintenance is less hassle and less expensive. Fewer parts, no oil or spark plug changes, no timing belt replacements, and the type of engine-related bullshit like I'm going through now won't happen.

Acceleration is better. They run quieter.

Charging at home every night means you don't have the hassle of going out during the day and noticing you have to get gas first.

You also save money on gas, as the cost to charge isn't as high as it is to fill up a normal car's tank.


The downsides seem to be an industry which is still somewhat immature, lesser range, longer times to "fill up" when on the road, lesser availability of charging stations compared to gas stations, and counterintuitive differences with driving (at least with Tesla).

I have to think in 30 years people will be looking at gas vehicles the way we currently look at those big, boxy TVs of the 20th century.

The question is whether 2024 is the proper year to go the EV way, or if I should hold off until they become more of the standard, and a lot of the kinks worked out.