[DGthe3]

And the lack of gearing means that when you punch it at 50 mph you're going make steadily less power as you accelerate. With a gasoline engine, you downshift to move back to near your peak torque and as you accelerate, power will continue to build as the revs climb causing the car to accelerate faster towards the desired speed not slower.

Electrics have their place, but Tesla only seems interested in using them in ways they're poorly suited. Small urban cars? Great. Never go too fast or too far so a small battery and low power (yet high torque) motor are fine. The low speed acceleration would shine going from stop light to stop light in traffic. And when stopped for those lights, it uses practically no energy. Its nearly ideal for use as an urban commuter vehicles. But sports cars? Not so much.