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Originally Posted by exxxviii
At risk of further derailing an already derailed thread (this is about getting a best lease deal, not BEV preferences), the two recent objection posts are attempting to compare the driving experience of a couple M Competition models to a regular SUV. That the target of the objection is a BEV is almost irrelevant. The same two statements would apply to an ICE 7 Series boulevard cruiser. Few cars on the planet compare to an M4CX or X3MC. On the other hand, those two suuuuuck compared to the driving experience of about any BEV in stop-and-go and short trip daily driving. So, somebody sold you guys counterfeit Kool-Aid.
Our household has a full fleet of 5 cars including 2 BEVs. One is not ideal, so I have a balanced view. But the day-to-day driving comfort of a BEV is unparalleled.
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With respect to the OP and further derailing the thread, I think we mostly agree. BEVs make excellent dailies. Where things get wonky is when people confuse the straight line speed with performance. The logic further goes off the track when individuals choose a performance brand, such as BMW, for their EV. If day to day driving comfort is the goal, why seek out a performance brand? The strengths of current EVs make them poor choices for a performance vehicle. At the end of the day, we all benefit from choice and the consumer will vote with their dollar. Just sharing an alternate view. Appreciate your perspective.