Electric Cars (Tesla and Others) (2 Viewers)

[the moops]

Charging at home is a game changer. Once you get used to powering your vehicle by simply plugging in every third day or so, going back to an ICE vehicle and the hassle of gas stations is a deal breaker.

We have one older ICE van and fortunately we don't need to fill it up too often, but every damn time I have to go the gas station it feels so inconvenient and annoying

 

[Psychopav]

According the intermet, Illinois has more EVs per 100,000 residents than Texas. Neither state is in the top 15 though

Mapped: Electric Vehicles Per Capita by U.S. State

See which U.S. states lead in electric vehicle registrations per capita, with California far ahead of the pack in 2023.

www.visualcapitalist.com

Thanks for sharing this @the moops . Astonishing that we're still at such a low adoption rate nationwide. I don't understand why it's so hard for Americans (and policy makers) to understand how much cheaper renewable energy generation and electric power is than the entire process that comes with extracting and delivering fossil based fuels. It's the biggest no brainer in the history of no brainers, yet some folks are still reluctant.

That article is 2 years old but even with 2025 numbers the per capita adoption rate is still very low.

Removing the incentives to install L2 charging stations, especially the rebates in low income and urban areas, doesn't help.

 

[BassNBrew]

According the intermet, Illinois has more EVs per 100,000 residents than Texas. Neither state is in the top 15 though

Mapped: Electric Vehicles Per Capita by U.S. State

See which U.S. states lead in electric vehicle registrations per capita, with California far ahead of the pack in 2023.

www.visualcapitalist.com

Thanks for sharing this @the moops . Astonishing that we're still at such a low adoption rate nationwide. I don't understand why it's so hard for Americans (and policy makers) to understand how much cheaper renewable energy generation and electric power is than the entire process that comes with extracting and delivering fossil based fuels. It's the biggest no brainer in the history of no brainers, yet some folks are still reluctant.

Rented a car this week in CO. First time I've pumped gas in over a year. Funny thing was I left the car running a walked away several times. Also everyon hated riding with me as I've forgotten how to use a brake pedal.

 

[Tick]

Less than a week left for tax credit. Q4 likely to sell half as many EVs as Q3. Inventories are dropping, production is getting scaled back, and investment is dropping short term (2026). Tesla is likely to gain market share but in a shrinking EV market. Next year is down likely 25%+ over 2025 levels for EV sales. Curious to see if buyers go back to ICE or stay on the sidelines.

I assume many will sit tight and weather the storm for another 3.5 years. It should also push prices lower and production efficiency higher in theory.

Really curious to see what price the Slate ends up at.

 

[Tick]

According the intermet, Illinois has more EVs per 100,000 residents than Texas. Neither state is in the top 15 though

Mapped: Electric Vehicles Per Capita by U.S. State

See which U.S. states lead in electric vehicle registrations per capita, with California far ahead of the pack in 2023.

www.visualcapitalist.com

Thanks for sharing this @the moops . Astonishing that we're still at such a low adoption rate nationwide. I don't understand why it's so hard for Americans (and policy makers) to understand how much cheaper renewable energy generation and electric power is than the entire process that comes with extracting and delivering fossil based fuels. It's the biggest no brainer in the history of no brainers, yet some folks are still reluctant.

In my opinion, politicization didn't help. Everyone's favorite Facebook uncle is still posting every article they see spouting 1986 stats about how EVs are actually worse for the environment and are completely unreliable.

 

[Nugget]

Less than a week left for tax credit. Q4 likely to sell half as many EVs as Q3. Inventories are dropping, production is getting scaled back, and investment is dropping short term (2026). Tesla is likely to gain market share but in a shrinking EV market. Next year is down likely 25%+ over 2025 levels for EV sales. Curious to see if buyers go back to ICE or stay on the sidelines.

I assume many will sit tight and weather the storm for another 3.5 years. It should also push prices lower and production efficiency higher in theory.

Really curious to see what price the Slate ends up at.

Really curious to see if Slate really launches.

Nissan Ariya cancelled for 2026 Model Year
Honda Ends Production of Acura ZDX
VW to pause production
GM cuts output, delays work at major EV factories, citing weak demand
Hyundai pauses production on weak demand

GF leased a 2024 MachE - under $300 month with zero down/taxes included/12k miles year. This is her 4th EV, I'm on my third. We have noticed more public charges seem to be out of order and some have been for quite a while - potential future concern. Home charging is still great for 95% of our needs.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

Less than a week left for tax credit. Q4 likely to sell half as many EVs as Q3. Inventories are dropping, production is getting scaled back, and investment is dropping short term (2026). Tesla is likely to gain market share but in a shrinking EV market. Next year is down likely 25%+ over 2025 levels for EV sales. Curious to see if buyers go back to ICE or stay on the sidelines.

I assume many will sit tight and weather the storm for another 3.5 years. It should also push prices lower and production efficiency higher in theory.

Really curious to see what price the Slate ends up at.

Never heard of them, but I like what the EV truck concept

 

[Kanil]

I'm waiting to see the Kia EV8. Still have 18 months until my kid is 16 and takes over my current car and I get to buy a new one. Hopefully the EV8 is as sexy as promised!