In a post on X, Gerber framed EV ownership as a straightforward way to sidestep fuel spending, saying this is an opportune moment to buy if drivers still feel locked into paying for gas. In the same post, he said he would steer buyers who do not want a Tesla toward Rivian or Kia. Why Rising Gas Prices Demand Electric SolutionsGerber's comment was posted alongside a Los Angeles Times item dated March 7 about California being hit harder than other states as gas prices climb. Last month, Gerber described using Tesla's FSD version 14.2.2.4 around West Los Angeles, including a drive through busy streets near Westwood during an Iranian protest. These factors illustrate the growing competitive pressures that Tesla faces, particularly from manufacturers like BYD, further complicating the landscape for consumers considering electric vehicles.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 08, 2026 16:50 UTC