The Model s is not a cheap
The Model s is not a cheap car but is obviously an extremely gorgeous, fast, quiet car that requires little to no maintenance or repairs (1 moving part in drivetrain), creates zero emissions and -- even if not using the free Superchargers -- has much lower fuel costs than any gas car. I drive a Volt and have twice driven a Model S. even my twelve year old greatly prefers driving electric. People who criticize electric cars usually lack personal experience with them. Once you drive them most people have no desire to go back. As much as I love fast, sexy cars, i prefer my Volt to any car other than a Model S. this cross country drive is no stunt but an important demonstration of the potential benefits of driving electric (free fuel while driving the best car on the planet). When Tesla is able to produce the Model E at $30-35K which will be able to access the free Supercharging network, the other car companies had better be ready to sell their own electric cars and better have a licensing agreement with Tesla. Otherwise, Tesla is going to clean their clocks with free fuel in an amazing car and the other car companies will have nothing to offer that can compete. Under such scenario, I say they are doomed, doomed, doomed as are the oil companies. Thank you Elon! You are quickly making a better world. You deserve the greatest accolades and rewards for what you have already done to spur the world toward electric power. Few if any other mortal men could do what you have already accomplished. In a few short years, your sense of humor, brilliance and persistence have accomplished the incredible in the face of daunting opposition and ignorance.