There are a ton of direct and indirect subsidies that support Tesla products. For example, we received about $10,000 or so in tax benefits for each Tesla we bought. We also got lower electric rates, free bridge tolls, free access to HOV lanes, free parking at airports, etc. etc. etc. And it's true that there are tax breaks and outright subsidies for fossil fuels as well but it's nowhere near what is being thrown at EVs. You get a bunch of perks for buying an electric car, no doubt about it.
That's the way it is with most subsidies.
I see people bitch about oil subsidies, but not when those subsidies are passed on as lower prices at the pump.
I see people bitch about agriculture subsidies, but they sure don't want to pay more at the grocery store, as they would without those in place.
While I can see that some subsidies may be needed, I'm more of a purist where they are concerned. I firmly believe that the natural market would be better. But once govt gets involved, most subsidies are chaotic at best and disastrous at worst.
