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For most companies, they won't have any data for these cars in their system so it will default to "cost new" rating which essentially means it is rated based on original MSRP rather than specific claims history on that model. Eventually it'll catch up as they get more popular, but my gut tells me you'll get reasonable rates for a car that expensive.
And Electric is a small carrier. Out of curiosity, you might want to try getting a quote through a few larger carriers for your current car vs a Tesla to see what they say. Odds are the big guys are more likely to have their acts together which would suggest their rates will be higher. The small companies will likely treat it as a default model, or decline to write it at all.
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I saw a dark gray (black?) one this morning in downtown DC driven by a boring looking middle aged dude and a dark red one this evening a few blocks from my house driven by a semi-hot soccer mom looking woman.
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Didn't understand the BMW comparison so maybe I misunderstood something though? BMW includes the service in the cost of the car including wipers and brakes. |
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I was comparing scope of coverage to BMW, not cost...
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OK... I jut found a really cool range tool. Takes elevation changes and speed into account to show how much charge is remaining for certain distances...
All the measurements are in metric, but very cool... http://www.jurassictest.ch/GR/
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It's just a matter of time until you get one. Order it now. Then invite me for a ride the next time I swing through your town on my way to my brother in law's house.
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03-10-2013, 01:24 PM | #39 |
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Couple quick updates...
I booked a flight to LA to go get a test drive in a couple weeks (Mar 29/30). Was thinking of doing a mid-week day trip, but instead going over on a Fri afternoon and back on Sat evening due to a friend's availability... Flight was cheap -- $138 round trip! One of the local Model S owners has also offered to meet up for a quick drive and a beer. He's hosted meet-ups at his house for local owners...
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Monday evening I posted that I saw one that morning... That was just the start of a flood. I think I've seen 2 or 3 every day since.
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