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I think because it's the one that feels the least like a compromise. With most electric cars, you need to compromise on things like performance and range. From all of the reviews I've read, the Tesla Model S a great car, that just happens to be electric. For instance, the Nissan Leaf has a range of 73 miles on a charge, then you have to spend several hours charging it. You can generally do 400 or more miles on a single tank of gas in a reasonably efficient car; and then you can refill in a minute or two and be on your way. The Tesla has a range of 260 miles; much closer to a tank of gas, and a lot less likely to leave you worried that you'll run out of charge. From the reviews I've read, Tesla is also a great car for people who love cars. It can do 0-60 in 4 seconds. It is well put together, with innovative electronics. It makes electric cars sexy, not just something that makes you feel good for saving gas while being kind of a pain to drive. On the other hand, it is considerably more expensive than its competition, and still somewhat limited compared to a gas powered car. While you do get greater range, if you're going on a long road trip, you will need to stop for long recharges. I think part of the excitement is that Elon Musk, and Tesla Motors, are quite committed to pushing for electric cars. They don't make anything else. It's not an electric car from a manufacturer who makes traditional cars, and can fall back on them. They need it to succeed. So they are introducing solar charging stations where you can recharge for free. They are really coming up with an innovative car; I think that of anyone, they do have the best chance to make an electric car that will really take off, but they do have some tough obstacles ahead of them. |