Nubo
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gsleaf said:Agreed, the $500 number is a really bad idea. Fortunately it didn't cloud the issue too much. People just ignore it as marketing nonsense, but I do think it lowers Tesla's credibility a little bit.
I think it's meant to get people to think. Time does have a value. Had I kept my previous car instead of the LEAF I would have made at least 40 fueling stops by now. In addition to the time itself and the general unpleasantness of supplicating myself at the reverse-ATM, stopping for gas was always rather a pain in the ass. Either it was making me late in the morning or an unpleasant chore on the way home after a tough day (when time is really precious to me). Leading to postponement until the next morning... etc. Ok I'm lazy and a poor planner. In any case I'm totally pleased that it's not part of my routine any longer. That is a value to me, and a significant value that I hadn't fully given thought to when buying the LEAF.
For anyone seriously considering a Model S in the first place, chances are pretty good that they have a decent amount money, but would like more TIME. It's very relevant.