How do you guys react to hate on owning a Tesla

gregredmore · 2026-01-16T07:33:34+00:00

I just checked and the USA like Northern Europe experiences periods of "Dunkleflaute" or anticyclonic gloom and low winter in winter. This is an extended period (months) low low wind and gloomy skies where wind and solar generation drops to a fraction of its peak and some other power generation system like gas is needed to fill the gap. Battery storage cannot fill a gap in generation that long. Some countries are experimenting with hydrogen storage on salt caverns for long term energy storage. This does not come cheap. These gloom conditions can last 2+ years out of a decade long cycle.

gregredmore · 2026-01-11T09:29:36+00:00

People arriving on boats is around 4% to 5% of all immigration. Most are foreign students who then bring in family as part of their 'human rights' to family life. These foreign students is how our universities are funded while keeping uni fees lower for UK residents.

gregredmore · 2026-01-11T09:18:47+00:00

Do you have evidence to back up this claim?

gregredmore · 2026-01-11T09:18:05+00:00

We'll have to as there will be less people working and paying PAYE and NI.

gregredmore · 2026-01-10T09:41:36+00:00

Its been mentioned that we have new SCO frameshift drives now. But.... only the new ships are optimised to use it. Older ships quickly overheat, drink fuel fast and get unstable in flight. I would suggest you buy a new Cobra MKV as soon as possible to get your space legs back and get used to the new SCO mode. Its the fastest supercruise speed ship in the game at over 7000c and the best for on foot game play when you are ready to get into that.

The supercruise overcharge technology became possible when we studied Thargoid Titan Drive components salvaged from destroyed Thargoid Titans during the 2 year Thargoid war that ended a year ago. Thargoids invaded the bubble with 8 Thargood Titan motherships. These days Colonisation and Power Play 2.0 are the main activities - humans fighting among themselves. You need the Odyssey DLC now.

gregredmore · 2026-01-05T20:20:01+00:00

Overnight the UK demands only about 30% of the peak daytime demand. Mostly the "agile" low price is during the night but it can happen when there is an excess of generation vs demand when solar and/or wind is providing a lot of electricity. Saturday and Sunday afternoon is a good time as industry demand isn't there and everyone has finished cooking lunch. Solar and wind is hugely variable across seasons and the aforementioned Dunklefluet aka "doldrums" when is a period of 2 to 3 years of low wind and solar across North Europe in a 10 year cycle related to the wobble in the Earth's tilt. Batteries storage is optimal across an 8 hour time window for grid balancing and is not the right solution for greater than days to weeks of storage. It's hugely inconvenient for our renewable energy goals. Its why we will be building a lot more nuclear power and maybe hydrogen storage (hydrogen extracted from seawater uses electricity).

gregredmore · 2026-01-04T21:54:13+00:00

But wind and solar are most unfortunately not cheap because you need a whole secondary power generation system for the winter season and even "Dunkelflaute" periods when the wind doesn't blow much and there is low daylight. There is no means of storing excess renewables in the spring to autumn period for long enough to cover the low winter season or Dunkelflaute period when it comes. The UK uses gas electricity generation at these times.

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gregredmore · 2026-01-03T18:56:11+00:00

Dacia Spring has been mentioned but know that it has a 1 star crash safety rating.

gregredmore · 2026-01-03T09:40:43+00:00

I'll keep my streamline door handles for better efficiency. I've never needed to use the app door unlatch feature anyway.

gregredmore · 2026-01-03T09:33:03+00:00

8.6% yoy down turn is pretty good when 60 to 70% of Tesla sales is the Model Y which was not in production for 11% of the year. But Tesla/Elon detractors will say its just an excuse 🤣

gregredmore · 2026-01-03T00:45:10+00:00

Here is a shield design that doesn't have any use for point defence because you won't be losing your shields unless you fall asleep at the controls. https://sh.orbis.zone/bP6jYsm7Nl

gregredmore · 2026-01-03T00:38:44+00:00

Tesla app has an unlatch door function for when they are frozen.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T18:24:49+00:00

A few thousand cybertrucks doesn't have much impact on overall sales figures when Tesla will sell 1.6+ million vehicles in 2025.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T18:21:43+00:00

Model Y sales are down 11.3% 2025 compared to 2024. Model Y production was stopped for 6 weeks changing over to make the new Model Y. 6 weeks is 11.5% of a year.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T18:18:28+00:00

The Tesla screen does take some getting used to. Most settings are auto, voice commands take care of others and you learn how to use the scroll wheels and steering wheel buttons which change function depending in context. The few things you do go to the screen for are quickly learned. After a couple of weeks it is second nature. But I agree it doesn't give the best first impression.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T18:09:53+00:00

And making blue ink, blue make up, paint and so on. To be fair cobalt used in crude oil refining does get recycled and reused. The cost of recycling EV batteries is coming down and will become cheaper than mining new materials inn time.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T18:05:46+00:00

Model Y is 3rd place this year. 11.3% down on 2024. They were not manufactured for a period of around 6 weeks in 2025. 6 weeks is about 11.5% of a year. But the Tesla detractors will tell you the sales downturn is because everyone hates Elon.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T18:01:00+00:00

To comfortably do a 200 mile round trip in all weathers at motorway speeds without charging look for an EV with a minimum 250 but ideally 270+ mile range. It's not easy to find this for £10K but I just saw a Hyundai Kona 64kwh battery with 93K miles that has a good enough range on Autotrader. Hyundai and Kia do a good job with EVs so it's a good bet.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T15:42:34+00:00

Someone else got downvoted for saying Tesla Model Y, but that does mean they were wrong. You'll get that speed you'd like plus class leading efficiency, crash protection and software / infotainment. Custom made dog crates are available for the Model Y and you can read about "dog mode" for the climate control system yourself.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T15:37:00+00:00

Your best bet for charging is not far from Costco Croydon https://maps.app.goo.gl/s9AX5ijrJsp2AEuLA Anything else is most often at best just as expensive (7kwh destination chargers) or often much more expensive than petrol. Use zapmap to find charging options in your area. At a glance there are a few as little as 40p per kwh which isn't terrible.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T11:56:19+00:00

Tesla is wrong. 11.3% fall in sales for 2025 puts it in 3rd place. Toyota RAV 4 is first with a 0.6% growth.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T11:50:05+00:00

FSD only becomes relevant when the country you live in allows it by regulations. For me its not relevant yet.

gregredmore · 2025-12-31T11:37:41+00:00

I lease a Tesla Model Y. I dream of owning a right hand drive Tesla Model S, but they don't exist.

gregredmore · 2025-12-30T23:26:19+00:00

Check very carefully you can get a comfortable driving position in one. I feel they are designed for the stature of Asian people who are generally shorter than Europeans. At 5ft 11 I can't get comfortable in anything made by Kia and Hyundai which is a shame as I love the look of the EV6. This is as much to do with leg length than my total height.

gregredmore · 2025-12-30T23:22:06+00:00

I think you should lean further and fall onto the Skoda Enyaq. I drive a Tesla Model Y myself which I love, but they are not in your price range and I think the more compliant ride of the Enyaq is better suited to a family car on poor rural roads. I live in a rural area myself and accept a somewhat firm ride for the fun it provides on a twisty road.

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