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      03-03-2021, 05:26 PM   #14
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I am for EV's for commuters and appliances. There are a ton of benefits for that market. But for sports cars/sedans, I have yet to find one I like, similar to what Germanauto has said. Even the Taycan Turbo, which while an impressive vehicle, is not enough to sway me after driving one. I hope for future improvements but I would rather have an E63S or equivalent Mid-Size Sports sedan to the Taycan at the moment. Also, the range is still not there yet for me to use when it comes to back roading and the distance I travel up to and through the mountains for fun, nor is the charging network even close outside of superchargers, Electrify America is an embarrassing and unreliable mess.

As for electrifying ICE vehicles, I am for that. Technology such as electric superchargers and e-boost in addition to an ICE engine allows both of the benefits to come in one package while adding unique feel and great character. The engine in my CLS uses this technology and has only added to my experience and made it very unique and fun compared to what any other brand is doing. There is a weight increase but still not as portly as most EV's that have been coming out.

So, I await to see an EV that is truly a compelling sports sedan/car, as of now though, for me, EV's are best for commuter/everyday use, and I'm sure they are fun enough for some people, but I am not one of those people yet.
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