Considering an Emira After 8 Years with Tesla – Thoughts from Former Owners?

[EatAHelicopter]

Hey everyone,

First, I just want to say hi. New member, first time posting.

I’m seriously considering the Emira and have a test drive scheduled for next weekend. For the past eight years, I’ve exclusively driven Teslas, so this would be my first gas-powered car in a long time. While I’ve driven plenty of gas cars as rentals and from friends, nothing I've driven has gotten close to matching the thrill of the instant torque from a Tesla. To be fair, I've not driven anything close to a junior supercar. That said, I’m getting bored with Tesla’s design language, and the Emira is one of the few cars that genuinely excites me now.

Are there any former Tesla owners here, or those who own both, who can share their thoughts? Based on what I’ve read, I feel confident that the Emira’s driving experience will meet my expectations, but I know the tech and infotainment will be a step down. As someone who’s really into tech (and the associated benefits like built in dashcam, preheating remotely, remote tracking, etc), that’s been one of the biggest reasons I’ve stuck with Tesla for so long. CarPlay helps ease that concern a bit, but I’d love to hear from those who have made the switch—how do you feel about the trade-offs, do you regret it at all?

Before discovering the Emira, I was ready to pull the trigger on a Model S Plaid, so this would be a big shift. Any insights would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[FlyNavy01]

Agree with all the above posts except disagree that the Emira is "more fun" than a Tesla or any EV. I'd argue they're both equally fun, just in entirely different ways and use cases. I got the first Model 3 Performance delivered to Florida back in July 2018 and drove it exclusively for 6 years (including two 4,000 mile road trips) until I added the Emira last Spring. The 1.1 second 40-60mph time in my cheap commuter car is absolutely just as fun (and useful in traffic) today as it was 80k+ miles ago. I think a quick EV for daily and a small analog sports car for weekends/canyons is the ultimate two car solution currently.

Assuming you have charging at home, the cost per mile (excluding depreciation lol), convenience, effortlessness and practicality of EV's is absolutely head and shoulders above any ICE for daily use. I could easily see mine lasting 200k+ miles if I decided to keep it that long. Having said that, as a driving enthusiast I still absolutely prefer the Emira over an EV when I want the full sensory experience.

An analogy I like to use is an Apple Watch versus a Breitling. One has way more useful features and useabulity, but the other is much more desirable and timeless. Most people understandably prefer the latter, but if you can, have both.

 

[chirowolf]

Are you seriously debating keeping the Tesla over an Emira? lmao

Like many owners of both stated. 2 very different animals. If you have the means and room, get both. I love my Lotus cars, but if I could only own one car, I would have to say the Tesla would win. practicality, smoothness, maintenance and reliability.
For love of driving? LOTUS

 

[marc1adrien]

Agree with all the above posts except disagree that the Emira is "more fun" than a Tesla or any EV. I'd argue they're both equally fun, just in entirely different ways and use cases. I got the first Model 3 Performance delivered to Florida back in July 2018 and drove it exclusively for 6 years (including two 4,000 mile road trips) until I added the Emira last Spring. The 1.1 second 40-60mph time in my cheap commuter car is absolutely just as fun (and useful in traffic) today as it was 80k+ miles ago. I think a quick EV for daily and a small analog sports car for weekends/canyons is the ultimate two car solution currently.

Assuming you have charging at home, the cost per mile (excluding depreciation lol), convenience, effortlessness and practicality of EV's is absolutely head and shoulders above any ICE for daily use. I could easily see mine lasting 200k+ miles if I decided to keep it that long. Having said that, as a driving enthusiast I still absolutely prefer the Emira over an EV when I want the full sensory experience.

An analogy I like to use is an Apple Watch versus a Breitling. One has way more useful features and useabulity, but the other is much more desirable and timeless. Most people understandably prefer the latter, but if you can, have both.

Fair.

I love that one of your watches is timeless! (I slay me)