I am confident that by 2017 when the Model E starts up there will be many more charging stations than there are today and I am certain that Tesla's trip software will be far more sophisticated and accurate than it is today.
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.... Did a full range charge (254miles) and headed down on Thursday, a pretty cold day (upper 30s) and headed straight to the Burlington NC supercharger, about 199 miles. I didn't drive fast, did some hypermiling (putting in N down long hills), and got there with about 20 miles to spare. ....
Charged to 100%. Our car has 21,000 miles on it and current max range charge is about 152-154 miles.
No...that is EXTREMELY low for an 85. Did you mean 252 - 254??? That would still be a bit low for an 85 on a 100% charge but far more understandable.That seems quite low for an 85.
Just curious, do we think this situation is worse than with an ICE vehicle? Or do we just not notice in that case because fuel is ubiquitous?
No...that is EXTREMELY low for an 85. Did you mean 252 - 254??? That would still be a bit low for an 85 on a 100% charge but far more understandable.
I am confident that by 2017 when the Model E starts up there will be many more charging stations than there are today and I am certain that Tesla's trip software will be far more sophisticated and accurate than it is today.
Still, when buyers of the "affordable" tesla in a few years experience this (if they do) it will make a lot of negative headlines, IMHO. Unless there are a lot more charging stations, there will be a lot of stranded motorists.
My rule of thumb is to expect -10% from rated range for any heavy heating or air conditioning, -5% for a headwind > 30 mph, -20% for constant speed 75 mph, -2% rain.
That is my thinking as well. I'll have to go back and re-read the Coast vs Regen thread.(Emphasis mine.) This part I don't understand. You would improve range if you keep it in D down hills and regenerate.
No ICE car does this....
Still, when buyers of the "affordable" tesla in a few years experience this (if they do) it will make a lot of negative headlines, IMHO. Unless there are a lot more charging stations, there will be a lot of stranded motorists.
Yes they do. As far back as I can remember my ICE's had a "range remaining" function in the drivers display although it was usually 'hidden' behind the odometer display. Here's just one:
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So, NigelM, refusing to go to a gas station for *any* reason???Yes they do. As far back as I can remember my ICE's had a "range remaining" function in the drivers display although it was usually 'hidden' behind the odometer display. Here's just one:
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The next NAV update will be able to account for this, because wind is a significant factor.
has that been confirmed?
I don't think this has been confirmed either.
Elon has said it publicly, but there has been not other confirmation. There is no official feature list for 6.0, or anything like that.
Got a link? I'm only pressing as I've heard that there will be more things taken into account in the nav in the future, but hadn't heard that something like winds would be (though it makes sense)