People don’t really care where the source of the energy is, I’m for convenience and speed. EV’s offer WAY more bang for the buck on performance and will shortly exceed conventional on range too. Those are my main concerns and probably most others’. Perhaps you’re a luddite, I prefer to look a few years ahead and see how quick things are changing socially, politically, and tech-wise.
The source of energy matters, unless you’re one that just doesn’t care and just wants to shut your eyes in denial.
EVs don’t really offer anything that ICE cars don’t offer, other than the idea of zero to 80 in 2-4 seconds, which is really a stupid option that is not needed at all for city or even highway driving.
Bang for the buck? In what universe? I’m one of those that would buy one if they offered anything of real value over ICE cars, but, I and 98% of the buying public just haven’t seen it. Perhaps in another hundred years, but I doubt it.
The only vehicle that would offer superior options might be a nuclear powered engine, but, it’s not on the horizon.
When it comes to promises, well, there have been many, not only from Tesla, but from most other vehicle manufacturers too, but, promises are not the same as reality. Tesla has been around for about 15 years, and it’s still a niche car. When will Tesla come out with a series of vehicles which can compete in the real world, for small/medium/large cars, and small/medium/large SUVs, and for small/medium/large pickups? Not any time soon, and perhaps never. They produce for the ‘oh, wow!’ market, and are not in the real world. Like I said, perhaps in another 100 years, but doubtful.
‘Luddites’ are oftentimes more about reality than about promises. In another 10 years, you’ll still be looking for the Tesla or other maker EV that can compete for real in the personal transportation markets. I remember saying the same thing to others more than 10 years ago, and I’ve turned out to be right. Try to remember 10 years from now what I just predicted.