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Old 04-01-2016, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DeanFL View Post
Was watching the unveil intently last night. We have a Prius and AOK with it, it's just fine for us. BUT - if we would need a car for longer travel (rather than simply errands to 441 area and trips to adjoining towns etc etc) I would consider the III.

Good for Elon Musk and his endeavors. I'm not a hugely 'green' guy, but his Teslas sure could be a turning point for EV adoption, esp if the pricepoint is good as it is in the III (base is $35K minus fed tax credit up to $7500...). Must say the size/style looks great and may hit a sweet spot for the market (3 series/A4 etc). And made in USA etc etc. 135K perorders so far, with $1K deposit (refundable)

I wonder if the same batteries are used that's in the hover board and are they made in China? just wonder what the fireworks may look like when the batteries go puff?

I doubt or question 215 miles on charge? Too many variables. Like hills, a/c use, lead feet, wind, how long the batteries will take full charge?

But, if true I could see city dwellers using it.