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I think people are misconstruing some of the noise levels. With no ICE engine to cover up noises an EV is really silent in the cabin where any little noise seems really loud in comparison, which makes the road noise really noticeable.
My 2020 M3P really improved going from 20” oem Pirellis to 18” Hankook Ion AS, much better noise levels than my boss’s M3 with 18” oem Michelin AS.
I bought the M3P used, to put less commuter miles on my Z4. Even accounting for not having a charger at home this is still cheaper than my Z4 (oil, brakes, etc). I occasionally drive down to Socal for work and it’s nice expensing the miles on it. Single charge for lunch to make it to the hotel then charge during dinner to last me the week while I’m down there.
Funny story, I drove to Vegas for a wedding and there was a truck that ignited the oversize load of commercial lithium batteries it was carrying that closed highway 15 for the entire day. Went from a 8 hour trip to a 20 hour trip due to traffic and detours. Thank god I was in an EV, lines for gas 3-4 blocks long or even longer, people running out of gas due to idling, a major shit show. There wasn’t even a line when I got out of that mess to charge.
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