A Paradoxical approach to Energy Saving and ECO Friendliness

Here's a post about an electric sports car.
http://news.com.com/Silicon+Valley+engineers+peek+at+the+Tesla/2100-11389_3-6181574.html?tag=nefd.lede
Good thing: "its electric" and should be Eco-friendly.
Paradox: It a two seater! Why not use a bike? If you are going to waste so much energy running a car, at least make sure 4 people can travel in it!