Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
Tesla? Tesla's are barely known in the U.S. Most people don't even know that three of their principals were killed a couple of years ago. Hybrids are hyped far more than any plug in electric. The only hybrid in wide acceptance is a Toyota. Few even know that ford has a hybrid Escape. A Chevy Volt is far more a conversation topic than a Tesla and in Oregon I've seen a ton of Nissan Leaf's (Leaves?).
Please, if you're in Oregon, speak for Oregon. I'm in Michigan and people definitely know Tesla. I've seen two on the road so far, which isn't too surprising given that they are still a small company. I see Escape Hybrids pretty much every day. I see Volts at least once or twice a week. Teslas are so in demand in the US that there's a waiting list. I have talked to a bunch of people who are just waiting for Teslas to come down in price a bit.