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Range has many variabilities on driving manner, speed, weather etc. It's the same for ICE as it is for EV being predominantly dependent on the driver.... Having suffered for a year on a Leaf, anything over 200 is awesome, as I care more about power and tech....
On my Zupra, when I got WoT, I can literally see my fuel gauge going down slowly and avg about 5mpg on e85... Lol
I wouldn't say Tesla exaggerates range, they are following the EPA guidelines. They are just not doing real world testing. I always try to read the fine print
meanwhile, i watched an eqs suv 450+ range test at 70mph and it was about 375 or more, (70 more than epa which is done with smaller wheels).
You know the EQS has a 120 kWh battery, right? It's not that it's more efficient, but that it has a big *** giant battery pack. In comparison, the Model Y and 3 long range have 81 kWh battery packs. To me a bigger battery pack is not the answer as it adds substantial cost and weight, as well as longer charging times. And for most people, that giant battery is wasted
Last edited by AMIRZA786; Jul 25, 2023 at 08:42 AM.
You know the EQS has a 120 kWh battery, right? It's not that it's more efficient, but that it has a big *** giant battery pack. In comparison, the Model Y and 3 long range have 81 kWh battery packs. To me a bigger battery pack is not the answer as it adds substantial cost and weight, as well as longer charging times. And for most people, that giant battery is wasted
i thought he said 108 in the video, but do you really think most people care about battery size more than range?
i thought he said 108 in the video, but do you really think most people care about battery size more than range?
They care when they have to pay $10K to $15K more. So unless a person has the resources to use money as toilet paper, they care. Having to make an extra 12 to 15 minute stop on a trip is not an issue for most people, at least most people I know
Thread hijack. I've joined the party 2022 Model Y long range which is a dual motor version. Black/black with 17,000km. All highway driven there is already a rock chip I need to take care of. I'll get PPF on the vulnerable areas, before that I'll do my own paint correction. Factory tires are not so great but they'll be swapped for winters before the season. I don't see any body panel issues. This is a Fremont car as are all Tesla's in Canada until just recently, some are now imported from Shanghai.
Not sure what else I can add that hasn't been said about the Model Y. This car makes everything else I own feel ancient in every possible way this thing drives like an extension of your brain. The seats are incredibly comfortable a perfect fit for me. I like them even better than my '87 Camry seats, you'll laugh but those are some of the best ever made when it comes to comfort. The Tesla will never match durability though after 33 years the Camry seats have no wear at all.
This will primarily be my wife's car (her Toyota is being retired), have to admit wish it was mine. Now excuse me while I go cry in the corner and pretend my gas cars are still great.
Maybe? Less start/stop. I mentioned more out of habit since it matters with ICE cars.
Right I was thinking for an ICE car seems like more wear and tear on the engine, brakes/calipers, etc. For an EV I would imagine it wouldn’t matter because the motor doesn’t seem to be affected by stops and starts like an ICE engine and I could honestly drive around never touching my brakes. The only real reason I use my brakes is to be sure I get the rust off and to make sure they are clean in case I need to make a sudden stop.
