I believe it’s the second fastest sedan ever tested around the ring.quote:Originally posted by PGT:
Seems a Plaid is PLENTY capable on the track in capable hands (in this case, Willow Springs). A Model 3 Performance also is in the top 50 for course records.
I wonder if these electric cars will eventually bite the manufacturers in the ass because of the long term reliability.quote:Originally posted by PGT:
There was a good article posted from an early adopter of the Model S who put something like 350-400K miles on the car over 8yrs. I'll see if I can find it.
Summarized, he calculated TCO at about 20% of what a comparable vehicle had cost him previously.
quote:Originally posted by myrottiety:
Doing the math with Cobb EMC @ I can fill it up my Model 3 Long Range at home for $6. Get around 300-350 miles. I'd say that's pretty freaking good. From what I've seen on the road super charger costs are closer to $15-$20 to fill up. I just haven't needed to use one yet.
Either way still significantly cheaper than gas.
Problem right now is that even used Model 3s 2-3 years old are selling basically at the cost of a brand new one. Only reason I bought new. Plus buying new you get the 120K warranty on the powertrain (Battery degradation guarantee & motor coverage).
I believe it’s the second fastest sedan ever tested around the ring.[/QUOTE]quote:Originally posted by 1s1k:
quote:Originally posted by 1s1k:
KIA just beat Teslas record of charge time from NY to California. The total charge time for over 2000 miles was 7 hours and 10 minutes. Not sure why everyone has to take the most extreme examples of why EV’s won’t work for them. Most people really don’t drive that far very often. I personally haven’t driven over 300 miles in one sitting in my entire life. I’m not wasting my precious vacation time staring out a car window for several days of my vacation. If I can’t get their in half a day I’m flying.
Let’s say you go to grandma’s once a year and she honestly does live across the country. It’s not that expensive to rent a big comfy car and put 2000 miles on the rental.
quote:Originally posted by trapper189:quote:Originally posted by 1s1k:
KIA just beat Teslas record of charge time from NY to California. The total charge time for over 2000 miles was 7 hours and 10 minutes. Not sure why everyone has to take the most extreme examples of why EV’s won’t work for them. Most people really don’t drive that far very often. I personally haven’t driven over 300 miles in one sitting in my entire life. I’m not wasting my precious vacation time staring out a car window for several days of my vacation. If I can’t get their in half a day I’m flying.
Let’s say you go to grandma’s once a year and she honestly does live across the country. It’s not that expensive to rent a big comfy car and put 2000 miles on the rental.
You calling them extreme examples does not actually make examples outside of your experience extreme. I can’t fly with a wife, three kids, and a large dog. I’m not sure what you mean by 300 miles in one sitting. In November, I drove 4, 300 mile non-stop trips. In August, I did 1,600 miles in two days towing a boat. I did the same in June. This was a slow year for us because of COVID. slabsides45’s question was legitimate and respectfully asked. Unfortunately, an answer has yet to be provided. I know I can add 400 miles of range to my truck in 3 minutes at a properly functioning normal pump. It’s even faster if I use the big boy truck pumps.
The idea that people can just go rent ICE cars when they need to is ludicrous. You really think rental companies will have enough cars for all the people that drive to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter and just have those cars sit unused the rest of the year?