Teslas are objectively last Gen. The only reason they still sell well in the US and some other markets is tariffs.

If it’s not US soil, it’s not a detention, it’s a rendition, a kidnapping.

Also, I don’t know how citizenship works I this respect in the US, but in my country a citizen cannot be denied entry. It can be detained upon entering, but by then you are in sovereign soil.

They are not all “smaller” brands. BYD SAIC CHERY etc are fucking giants.

I drive a 27 year old TDI Skoda that gets 4-5 l/100km. on the road.

I tend to consider first attempts/versions as Betas. Sometimes I will do the full alpha, beta, RC cycle

Freedman has a pretty good video relating to this