Everyone now knows someone who used to crap on EVs only to end up buying one. Just heard that a petrolhead dude I know sold his fast combustion car and bought a performance EV and it genuinely surprised me. Question is: when I see them next, do I bring it up? - ThreadSky

kiwiev.bsky.social • 45 days ago

Everyone now knows someone who used to crap on EVs only to end up buying one. Just heard that a petrolhead dude I know sold his fast combustion car and bought a performance EV and it genuinely surprised me.
Question is: when I see them next, do I bring it up?

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garylovesbeer.bsky.social•45 days ago

He'll be a denying evangelist. Use him for all he's worth.

max357.bsky.social•45 days ago

Easier to opt for the better option than admit you were wrong …

matthew.driver.au•44 days ago

No point bringing it up. You already won.

unclericardo.bsky.social•45 days ago

You gotta listen to that guy's testimony, record it, broadcast it, send him on a world tour preaching to the unconverted.

dutchieh.bsky.social•45 days ago

maybe, maybe not.

but your sh!t-eating grin definitely will.

muppetkeeper.bsky.social•45 days ago

I’d play it the other way, say you’re ditching the EV to get a diesel S class merc

michaelseaword.bsky.social•45 days ago

I suspect they’ll tell you first.

peterwjharrigan.bsky.social•45 days ago

I would want to find out just what tipped them over. It might be something that would help convince others. I wouldn’t give them a hard time - they’ll get plenty from their mates. Instead give them space to become a person who encourages EVs.

teslamojo.bsky.social•45 days ago

Just ask him all the specs and what he likes about it with a shit-eating grin.

barryheaven.bsky.social•44 days ago

Tell him it turns out that everything he said about EVs was right and you’re going back to a petrol car.

colng.bsky.social•45 days ago

Yep. But not to humiliate him. He’s prbbly happy to talk about it but only if there’s no ‘tone’

overthinkingduck.bsky.social•45 days ago

There's no point bringing it up, other than to ask how they're liking it. Because when you ask them WHY they switched, like flat earthers, they'll move the goal posts and come up with some inane reason.

chrismurraybsky.bsky.social•45 days ago

No, compliment his choice, we need to celebrate people making positive changes in their lives, rather than qualifying and diminishing their decision to do the right thing.

pinnacledrop54.bsky.social•44 days ago

You can see the rusted-on ICE drivers slowly losing their resolve.

ianmcc-ev.bsky.social•45 days ago

Absolutely. With second helpings of "I told you so", then dessert of giving him the PSC reading !!

markoz-22.bsky.social•45 days ago

Wait for him to bring it up.

The owner of a new car might want to talk about it.

In general, arguing with people who prefer ICE cars is a waste of time.

Just set a good example and answer any questions you are asked.

wade-johnston-art.bsky.social•45 days ago

Yes you do.

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