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Do some EV drivers have a chip on their shoulders? Twice when I have been out in my Mercedes SLC AMG, EV drivers have raced up behind and tailgaited me, on twisty roads obviously wanting to race. I asked my neighbour who owns an F-type if he had had a similar experience and he said he had had one with a Tesla driver. Is there something about EV owners that they think because not only are they saving the planet but now that they have big chunky machines that can run circles around previous cars that were dominant on the roads, that now they're going to show them?
Zed 44 said:
Do some EV drivers have a chip on their shoulders? Twice when I have been out in my Mercedes SLC AMG, EV drivers have raced up behind and tailgaited me, on twisty roads obviously wanting to race. I asked my neighbour who owns an F-type if he had had a similar experience and he said he had had one with a Tesla driver. Is there something about EV owners that they think because not only are they saving the planet but now that they have big chunky machines that can run circles around previous cars that were dominant on the roads, that now they're going to show them?
Some drivers are morons. It's not EV specific although I would guess a lot of drivers never having been exposed to a properly fast car before would believe they were piloting a starship, not a Kia 
I dare say that they're actually just trying to listen to the soundtrack your engine is making!
In all seriousness though, I'd bet most of the time, the driver will be in his/her own little world just keeping pace with whats in front of them.
I say this since I used to think the same, when out in my Monaro, often noticing people glued my arse, but then after paying more attention when driving my van or Astra, people are just the same - glued to my bumper in their own little bubble.
It's hardly surprising that the less than adequate ICE drivers that have now migrated to EVs are, guess what, still poor drivers.
It was said some time ago that EV drivers were holding up everyone else so they could max out range. It is a complete nonsense of course.
Good, competent and considerate drivers will drive in exactly the same way as they always did. Changing to EV will make no difference. The converse applies also.
I suppose there will be a few tiny Gti buzz box drivers when they migrate to EV will want to show off. It's nothing new though is it?
It was said some time ago that EV drivers were holding up everyone else so they could max out range. It is a complete nonsense of course.
Good, competent and considerate drivers will drive in exactly the same way as they always did. Changing to EV will make no difference. The converse applies also.
I suppose there will be a few tiny Gti buzz box drivers when they migrate to EV will want to show off. It's nothing new though is it?
I guess it makes a change from the "All EV driver drives slowly to save range post"
However to answer your question, yes I have on occasion spotted someone in a Mercedes SLC AMG (note: I don't do this to std Mercedes SLC's) or similar and tried to see if I cansmoke err, electron them...
However to answer your question, yes I have on occasion spotted someone in a Mercedes SLC AMG (note: I don't do this to std Mercedes SLC's) or similar and tried to see if I can
Literally the only time I've ever "beaten" any vehicle (including bikes) in my Model 3 is from the lights.
Never goaded anyone into anything, nor wanted to. Most of the time I drive it exactly as I do my 440i, that is to say normally, not drawing any attention to myself and for the most part quite sedately.
Never goaded anyone into anything, nor wanted to. Most of the time I drive it exactly as I do my 440i, that is to say normally, not drawing any attention to myself and for the most part quite sedately.
Not my experience, though you get the odd one like any car, and I suppose if you have plenty of poke, you may as well use it.
Did have a Model 3 have a go, he was I think rather perturbed when he couldn't pull away, obviously used to lay waste to anything and everything, electric is one thing but power to weight is power to weight, instant torque and no gear changes advantage aside.
Also, as you dont hear them, they are so much more discreet, though someone launched a Polestar something or other one evening late on whilst i was walking the dog, despite the relative lack of noise it was quite dramatic due to how fast it took off.
Most seem to be driven with an eye on range/economy, I can see why as teaching the knob in the Fiesta whos boss is one thing but when it costs you ten miles off your range, I can see why you arent inclined to bother.
Did have a Model 3 have a go, he was I think rather perturbed when he couldn't pull away, obviously used to lay waste to anything and everything, electric is one thing but power to weight is power to weight, instant torque and no gear changes advantage aside.
Also, as you dont hear them, they are so much more discreet, though someone launched a Polestar something or other one evening late on whilst i was walking the dog, despite the relative lack of noise it was quite dramatic due to how fast it took off.
Most seem to be driven with an eye on range/economy, I can see why as teaching the knob in the Fiesta whos boss is one thing but when it costs you ten miles off your range, I can see why you arent inclined to bother.
Funny happened yesterday. Moron in a MachE overtook me in a 40 doing at least 80mph. I have a racy looking Fiesta ST3(perhaps thought I was up for race!) but as had daughter in the car we just burst out laughing.
2 miles later caught up to him in 3 way lights we laughed again!
Tbf it was fast and impressive speed granted and I wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere near them if I gave my little 200 bhp the beans. But driving like that on public roads big no for me.
2 miles later caught up to him in 3 way lights we laughed again!
Tbf it was fast and impressive speed granted and I wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere near them if I gave my little 200 bhp the beans. But driving like that on public roads big no for me.
Edited by GTIfarmer on Wednesday 27th September 16:42
Riley Blue said:
deckster said:
No.
HTH.
Ditto.HTH.
Zed 44 said:
Do some EV drivers have a chip on their shoulders? Twice when I have been out in my Mercedes SLC AMG, EV drivers have raced up behind and tailgaited me, on twisty roads obviously wanting to race. I asked my neighbour who owns an F-type if he had had a similar experience and he said he had had one with a Tesla driver. Is there something about EV owners that they think because not only are they saving the planet but now that they have big chunky machines that can run circles around previous cars that were dominant on the roads, that now they're going to show them?
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