[olefoo]

Well, at least you have the stones to own your pettiness.

And in so far as they are aiming at different market segments, the two companies aren't direct competitors.

If you're looking for an in town runabout that's all electric and that you can eel in and out of the parking lot at Whole Foods on your way home from work... you probably don't want a Tesla.

Tesla's are for people who want to signal their wealth and power, for whom the transportation is a secondary consideration. They're cool, better than a Boxster; but they aren't exactly practical. They're for movie stars and banksters not people who build things.

Here's the thing though, I could see fabbing up a custom skin for an Arcimoto as weekend(s) project. Whereas with a Tesla, you'd feel like a jerk for touching Elon Musk's Work Of ART™ and that means the Arcimoto wins on hackability.

[joshdance]

What makes them not practical? They are more practical for a majority of people, who drive to work, drive home, and drive around the city on weekends.

[ericd]

Sorry, but that's crap. What makes them bad for people who build things?

Consumer Reports is not known for their affinity for status and bling so much as their affinity for boring practicality, and they rated the Model S a 99/100. I believe that ties it for their highest rated car ever.

[enraged_camel]

You sound like you have a chip on your shoulder. Either that, or you are affiliated with Arcimoto.