The Tesla is an interesting display of what an electric car can be, but it really isn't the electric car we have been waiting for. Like others it is more of a "look at me" electric, a status symbol more than an everyday commuter. Also what happens when the batteries loose their ability to hold a charge after 10 years or so? When it is left in the cold or extreme heat daily? Batteries don't like extreme temperatures and it can shorten the life of the batteries. It is a step in the right direction, and good for working out kinks. If you expect the electric car to be everything a gas car will be you are looking for the wrong car, as the new york times failed to realize. I like the idea of electric cars but until they can match, or approach, the reliability, ease of use, and price, of the average gas guzzler they wont get a foothold in the market.