Model S buyer--previous EV/Hybrid owner?

[efusco]

Curious how many of us are 'upgrading' from a hybrid to a full EV. If you've had a hybrid and now have or previously have had an EV, just say EV (ie. your highest 'evolution' in auto propulsion), likewise if you've ever owned a hybrid but now have a conventional, answer hybrid.

[Doug_G]

You're going to get an unusually high proportion of "Full EV" given all the Roadster owners here...

[grisnjam]

I'll be coming from a 3.2L V6 Audi A3 with all wheel drive. A blast to drive but I get 18mpg with my heavy foot and with $1800/yr in performance tires I can't wait for the Model S

[Rifleman]

I currently have both a 2006 Trail blazer, and a 2011 Mustang. The S will have the performance of the mustang, and the storage space of the trail blazer. I am replacing to ICE's with one Tesla!

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Been waiting for that perfect EV through 12 years of driving 5 different conventional cars - '99 VW Passat, '01 BMW Z3, '04 Acura TL, '05 BMW 325i, '08 Mini Clubman S - the best fuel economy from which was barely 27 mpg

[Andrew Wolfe]

I currently own all 3. I assume that means I check the EV box.

[ElSupreme]

My first car was a Dodge Neon. 2000 pound 0-30 rocket. 30-30+ snail. 95 top speed death trap. My brother totaled it.
I have owned a VW Jetta TDI. Back before gas was more than $2 a gallon.
I now own a VW GTI. Because they didn't have any TDIs in stock, and the salesman got me to drive it. Whoops!

But lacking in this poll is Human Powered Vehicle. I used a bicycle as primary transport (with some MARTA in Atlanta) for 3 years. Commuting 12 miles one way during 1 year.

I personally see Hybrids as awful compromises between an EV (I have always wanted a AC Induction powered vehicle) and a regular car. The original Insight I liked, and the Volt concept of EV with generator (it needs more battery capacity, and no default GM bungling), but the Toyota model of 2 substantial drive systems seems a waste.

[efusco]

You're going to get an unusually high proportion of "Full EV" given all the Roadster owners here...

Yea, I appreciate that, but I guess I'm most curious about the proportion of hybrid to conventional owners mostly, but didn't want to leave the roadster folks feeling left out and unloved!

[rlawson4]

I have 2 Hybrids. A 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid (which I will sell when i get the Model S) and a 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid which we will keep for long trips and trips to Costco etc.

[richkae]

I wonder how the cargo volume compares between the Mariner and the Model S.

I have a Roadster, but my Model S will be replacing a Toyota Prius.