There's a YouTuber "Rich Rebuilds" that talks about the issues with Tesla. He's pushing for the "right to repair". It's gotten better, in recent years Tesla has opened access to documentation, and you can order replacement parts now (although there is a wait, especially got worse during pandemic years).
Fixing the Tesla is still hard though, because there's few places that fix electric cars. But this niche will eventually get filled, like Rich Rebuild's "Electric Garage", he has 3 locations now to service Teslas and electric cars.
I disagree with your assessment that Tesla's are a big piece of shit. They're some of the best vehicles ever made, in terms of cabin and drive quality, longevity, and safety. They had issues initially with production, but Elon personally spent 3 years living in a factory to get them fixed. Today the build quality is much better, in terms of panel spacing and electrical issues.
I get it, you're paying $45k and there can be issues at delivery. We're talking about a new car company with less than 10 years of experience in mass-production. It's to be expected, but it will get better. If you're bothered by these issues, it's best you wait another 5 years. Realistically, electric cars are still not affordable for most people, and the electric infrastructure is still early too.
But that doesn't mean they're not doing great things, and I feel you're being disingenuous to not give them credit.
I looked into electric cars back at school and it always amazes me that they aren't more repairable, considering how simple they are compared to gas cars.
No timing chain, no gaskets, few fluid systems, basically one big moving part plus accessories and a little computer.
Shoot, I should be able to change the motor out in a couple hours with some friends and furniture straps.
There's a YouTuber "Rich Rebuilds" that talks about the issues with Tesla. He's pushing for the "right to repair". It's gotten better, in recent years Tesla has opened access to documentation, and you can order replacement parts now (although there is a wait, especially got worse during pandemic years).
Fixing the Tesla is still hard though, because there's few places that fix electric cars. But this niche will eventually get filled, like Rich Rebuild's "Electric Garage", he has 3 locations now to service Teslas and electric cars.
I disagree with your assessment that Tesla's are a big piece of shit. They're some of the best vehicles ever made, in terms of cabin and drive quality, longevity, and safety. They had issues initially with production, but Elon personally spent 3 years living in a factory to get them fixed. Today the build quality is much better, in terms of panel spacing and electrical issues.
I get it, you're paying $45k and there can be issues at delivery. We're talking about a new car company with less than 10 years of experience in mass-production. It's to be expected, but it will get better. If you're bothered by these issues, it's best you wait another 5 years. Realistically, electric cars are still not affordable for most people, and the electric infrastructure is still early too.
But that doesn't mean they're not doing great things, and I feel you're being disingenuous to not give them credit.
I looked into electric cars back at school and it always amazes me that they aren't more repairable, considering how simple they are compared to gas cars.
No timing chain, no gaskets, few fluid systems, basically one big moving part plus accessories and a little computer.
Shoot, I should be able to change the motor out in a couple hours with some friends and furniture straps.
Seems unnecessarily complicated...
Definitely possible. On "Rich Rebuilds" channel they've put electric motors into mini-cooper and other vehicles.
The issue is that current mechanics aren't trained to work with complex electrical systems, and the shops don't have the tools for the jobs.
So mechanics and garages need to be retooled.
I thought theyre super simple and reliable?
Ugh, what? Why would a car filled with sensors and AI be simple?
yeah your name is pretty accurate. tl;dr'd
theyre really safe when you get in an accident and the handle sticks in the door. u have like 500 iq bub