Well I test drove a Model S a few weeks ago whilst looking for a replacement for my Outlander PHEV. Quiet, comfortable, amazing performance (this was the P85D model so not top of the range nor bottom). The average range on that car was showing 246 miles on a full charge and the rep who used the car daily did not hang around.
246 miles would be more than enough for me most days. On an occasion when I needed more I would be using motorways so easy to use the free for life supercharger network.
Of course the main issue is the price, 80k or so is too much for me at the moment. Second hand would be interesting, a 2 year old car for 50k could be tempting. Nothing much mechanical to really go wrong and the batteries have a long no quibble warranty.
All in all I was very impressed. It did not feel badly put together, went like the absolute wind and I had a play with the autonomous driving which is impressive once you get your head around letting it take over steering for you.
Yes it could be better, but as a demonstration of a possible future for automotive transport I am sold.
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