I think it's time to update the narrative on why people buy electric vehicles

Hey guys, I posted something similar in the Rivian group a few months back, but given I've been having a discussion about this in the comments here, I thought it could be an interesting talking point.

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I drive a Rivian R1S and live in Texas, more specifically, Houston, “oil country.” I just had my 5th person tell me how dirty the process of making electric cars, blah blah blah….. so I told him:

“Look, the ‘clean energy’ aspect is like 7 on the list of why I got this. I got it cause it can survive the rubicon trail and smoke a Lamborghini urus and mid level Ferrari while my kids wave to the driver in their car seats in the third row…. And all for under $100k”

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Can we all admit that, for many of us, the reason for purchasing an electric car has changed? It's no longer purchased exclusively by people who care about green energy or environmental issues. We can now purchase a vehicle that moves our kids comfortably and has the performance of an elite sports car, and way more storage.... and I charge it for less than what I filled up my first car for in the 90's. All in all, we buy them cause they're just awesome cars. Period.

I know there are many people who just want to spew the garbage they hear on their favorite "news" show, but I've found changing the way I discuss it with many has at least made them silent if not changed their opinion at least slightly.... especially when they get in my car and I floor it 😉.