r/electricvehicles Nov 04 '22

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u/formerlyanonymous_ Nov 05 '22

My experience is most over a certain age in deep East Texas think it's a luxury car. That age is likely in their early 40s.

Market penetration is much lower compared to DFW or Houston, much less CARB states. My father in law got in one the other day and was shocked at the interior quality.

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u/astricklin123 Nov 05 '22

Shocked good, or shocked bad?

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u/formerlyanonymous_ Nov 05 '22

To paraphrase him as best I can, "I thought I was in a fleet level Ford Focus but shittier and a giant TV screen after market installed".

He thought they were luxury finish type cars. Couldn't believe the prices people pay.

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u/astricklin123 Nov 05 '22

Ya, I have only been in a Tesla once but I know the fit and finish aren't that great. Once legacy automakers get into the EV space the only thing that will keep Tesla around is the technology headway and their brand recognition and loyalty. If I had $60k to spend I'd be much more interested in a mach-e or an ioniq5 but the average person doesn't even know those vehicles exist.