American-made electric vehicle subsidies may be nearing their end. For almost 20 years, this transformation became global. Approximately 5 % of the driving public has chosen to go EV. The Chinese, Japanese, German, and other global manufacturers slowly presented consumers with their “viable” choices alongside their Gas-powered mainstay. Politically charged, as was predicted, the change required for an American driver remained the same: price, prestige, reliability, and most importantly, convenience.
Tesla’s global footprint, its transformative production techniques, and its “less dumb” philosophy spearheaded by Musk enabled and will continue to do so Tesla’s category lead. The promise for owners to earn passive vehicle income by turning parked vehicles into “rideshares” has been possible for at least 5 years through apps like Turo. Musk’s 2024 “cybrercab” proclamation and unveiling at Paramount Studios was a doubling down by a manufacturer convinced that owners desire an ownership partner.
As government waste is removed, companies like Tesla will progress as long as ease of use remains embedded. Range anxiety will be a distant memory as further technological innovation becomes common amongst the category winners.
Whether an environmental choice or a “patriotic” purchase, the American cherishes and loves independence. Job “One” has long been lost at companies like Ford & GM classically stuck in inefficiency. No amount of subsidies can aid failed concepts. If only Harrison Ford understood factors like reliability and quality.
