The jury is still out on whether Tesla makes for a good car or a potential headache. Much like the Tesla board of directors feel about Elon Musk; is he good for Tesla, or a potential headache?

While the decision on Musk seems to be tilting more towards the latter, Tesla cars are another matter altogether. Of course, this is not the only EV manufacturer around with every big name in the market, especially the German and the Asian markets jumping onto the electric bandwagon. But, Tesla is supposed to be most luxurious of the lot with the longest battery life we see on EVs. But is it all viable? We present both sides of the argument, now the decision rests with you…

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10 For: The No-Emission Tag

The biggest argument that works in Tesla’s favor is its no-emission tag because it runs completely on electricity, unlike a hybrid that switches back and forth from electric and gas. No gas being burned means there is no carbon emission, period, which means you are doing the environment one huge favor.

Another thing is that, because it runs on electricity, which is cheap, you save on running costs , thus saving both the environment and money—something your kids may thank you for. The environment-friendly tag is why so many celebrities have also lapped up a Tesla model (one of the S, E, X, or Y) depending on their needs.

9 Against: Is It Environment-Friendly?

Sadly, while most of us believe EVs are here to save the world, the long term scenario is bleak and disturbing. Your car may not produce any emissions, but making that electric battery uses cobalt and lithium. The mining of these elements alters ecosystems and wounds the local communities, pollutes rivers, and kills indigenous flora and fauna.

More than that, each lithium-ion battery in an EV is a story on human rights violation and child abuse as young children are often forced into mining since their small size makes them the perfect mules in and out of the mines. Does Tesla, or any other EV, deserve the environment-friendly tag?

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8 For: No Stopping For Gas

Having a tank low on gas is often a stressor especially if you driving down deserted stretches of the highway. Gas stops in the middle of nowhere are tough to find, and often so eerie that they make you feel unsafe and exposed.

With the long-range of a Tesla, this is no longer an issue. All you need to pay for is the electricity you need to charge the Tesla overnight for, and many motels and dealers have their versions of charging stations to keep your Tesla well fed during long trips on the road (not on remote locations, though). No more gas means you save big money.

7 Against: The Whopping Price Tag

Tesla does not come cheap. It may save you money on gas for years to come, but it is likely to empty an average bank balance. Or, rather, an average bank balance may not even be able to afford it in the first place. They are EVs, sure, but all of Tesla models are high-priced luxury cars and not the kind of electric vehicle the common guy or gal could afford.

With Volkswagen and Hyundai launching electric vehicles by the dozen and more brands following suit, there are far cheaper options in the market available. Teslas are cars meant for the rich and famous, who want to feel cossetted in gorgeous cars, and have no guilt doing so because their luxury is all-electric.

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6 For: A Long Battery Range

Most electric cars, the affordable ones that are, fall under the 80-150miles on a single charge radar. While this may seem too small a number, it works for city commutes pretty well. Highway commutes may become a problem with these cars, though charging stations are available on highways; mostly at EV-friendly gas stops.

The Tesla gives one of the longest ranges on a single charge at 370 miles, taking in traffic conditions and air-con use. The BMW i8 comes in at 300miles as well, but remember that this long-range comes at a bigger price tag over and above other EVs.

5 Against: Long Road Trips Are Still Out

Even with a 370-mile range on a single charge, taking your Tesla on a long-haul road trip is a bad idea especially if you are planning to head out to the remote outback. Not only can your car run out of charge faster than expected; you also may not find charging stations on every route especially if this is not a conventional city-to-city trip.

Also, remember that charging a Tesla minus the 20-minute $2000 supercharger will take hours. Planning to hang around at a charging station with family in tow will be haranguing, to say the least. For now, Tesla is best left for a city commute.

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4 For: High Safety Ratings

Despite the innumerable complaints many Tesla owners have listed out on public forums, Tesla cars are one of the safest things to be in. They constantly receive the highest safety ratings from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), with the Model X given a 5-star rating in 2017.

This is the highest safety rating any SUV has ever been given by the NHTSA, be it electric or gas. Which means this is one car that can drastically reduce any risk of an injury in the unfortunate scenario of a vehicular collision or any other accident on the road. Kudos to Tesla for that.

3 Against: Reliability Is Shot

The problem with Tesla cars lies somewhere between how Musk runs the company and the assembly line. There have been too many consumer complaints about Tesla, making it an unreliable carmaker, with unreliable cars. The central touch panel which contains most of the car function buttons in an e-format has been known to hang in the Model-S, leaving the driver in an absolute lurch.

Then, there is that 9-hour charging time, and frequent commuters may not have the luxury of having so much time on hand, especially since a gas stop takes barely 9 minutes. Traffic-packed commutes also mean the battery may run out faster, leaving drivers in a lurch.

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2 For: A Need For Speed

Tesla cars are fast—like, Indiana Jones Speedway fast. In the world of electric vehicles, these are the widowmakers of today. The thing with electric vehicles that fall under the high-performance category is that they have one motor for each wheel. This not only ensures considerable top speed, but also a quick acceleration time.

The Model S, for example, has a top speed of 155mph and a 0-60mph of 3.2 seconds. A 3.1-second run was also recorded, which means the Model S beat the Lamborghini Aventador in acceleration. Coupled with stringent safety standards, Tesla cars could satisfy even the neediest of speed devils out there.

1 Against: Is Tesla Worth It?

Tesla has been plagued with many problems from repeated delay in delivery times to cars assembled by a robot on meth (as in, with plenty of assembly line issues). They are luxury loaded for sure, but all this luxury comes with a cost. They are no-emission cars, but mining the elements for the battery creates environmental and human right violations.

The battery life is long, but so is the charging time. The problem with a Tesla is that it puts luxury way above long-term sustainability, and the cracks in production and profit are beginning to show. It may be a hit, but it may turn to be a miss. Or maybe the world isn’t quite ready for Tesla right now.

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