[asianthree]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

In what universe can you charge a Tesla in "30 minutes"?

In the world of if you own it you know how long charging takes. There is an app for supercharger stations, never have to go out of the way. Driving a Tesla from Louisville to TV, is not a big deal. You can reserve a spot while shopping in Orlando, Disney. Shopping, or dinner takes more time than the charge.
Too bad Buc-ees doesn’t have superchargers, you could spend more than half an hour just walking around the store.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by patfla06

The thing that concerns me about the Tesla is they make the body lightweight since it’s an EV but how does it fare in a car accident?

Also when we go to Miami to visit our Son I don’t want to spend a half
hour charging the car adding to our 4-hr. trip.

Don't get close to them in an accident. If there is a fire they go up real quick.

Sorry, but give me a V8.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by asianthree

In the world of if you own it you know how long charging takes. There is an app for supercharger stations, never have to go out of the way. Driving a Tesla from Louisville to TV, is not a big deal. You can reserve a spot while shopping in Orlando, Disney. Shopping, or dinner takes more time than the charge.
Too bad Buc-ees doesn’t have superchargers, you could spend more than half an hour just walking around the store.

You never have to go out of your way IF there are enough charging stations along your route.

Unfortunately, that is not yet the case, everywhere.

[Neils]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Another reason I don't want an electric car is that most of them are as ugly as a fat plumber's butt crack.

Whoa there!!! I have seen some that were not ugly at all

Plumbers, not elec cars

[valuemkt]

Just a random non Tesla EV question. Is it true that non Tesla EVs cannot use the Tesla Charging stations because of incompatibility of the plugs ? Do they have a patent on that connection ? If so, are we in or going to be in, a Betamax /VCR situation with multiple charging stations all over the place ?

[vinricci]

So patfla, do you always drive straight thru without a bathroom or snack break?

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Electric cars are fine for “around town “ vehicles but horrible for traveling any distance. We are not there yet and likely will not get there in our lifetime if you are over 60. Open Keystone!

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by vinricci

So patfla, do you always drive straight thru without a bathroom or snack break?

A lot of the time YES!
I don’t like to eat on the road, I pack a lunch but do not drink a lot.

Big difference between 5 minutes to gas up & 30+ minutes to charge up the car.

I’m always in a hurry to get there because I have 2 granddaughters (4 & 1)
waiting for us! 😊

[Brad-tv]

The Tesla Model3 Dual Motor Long Range 2020 is rated at 315miles full charge. So it’s way more than just running around town and you can drive a significant distance without recharging the batteries. So for 98% of your normal daily/ annual driving no concerns about looking for a charger just plug in when you get home and a full charge every day.
For the occasional road trip more that 250 miles away you may have to do a little more planning on where to plug in and get lunch. If that’s a problem then stick with your your ICE vehicle .
The 2021 Model3 LR goes 353 miles full charge and I expect this number is going to rise every year.
The Model S Plaid 390 mile range 0-60 in 2 seconds top speed 200 mph is the fastest production car ever made nothing can touch it.

The LR Model 3 does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and performance in 3.7 seconds. This will beat most cars in the 1/4 mile even Ferraris have been left in the dust.
Electric Vehicles aren’t for everyone

[Fredman]

As far as I am concerned electric cars are a novelty. Don’t know why you would spend upwards to 50 grand for a car that goes 300 miles on a charge. Just an expensive toy to drive around town.

[Fredman]

Originally Posted by asianthree

In the world of if you own it you know how long charging takes. There is an app for supercharger stations, never have to go out of the way. Driving a Tesla from Louisville to TV, is not a big deal. You can reserve a spot while shopping in Orlando, Disney. Shopping, or dinner takes more time than the charge.
Too bad Buc-ees doesn’t have superchargers, you could spend more than half an hour just walking around the store.

So, they go from zero to sixty in a few seconds. How long does it take to go from 60 to zero when the batteries die?

[Brad-tv]

Originally Posted by Fredman

So, they go from zero to sixty in a few seconds. How long does it take to go from 60 to zero when the batteries die?

Good question?
Very comparable to a ICE car when it runs out of gas.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Fredman

So, they go from zero to sixty in a few seconds. How long does it take to go from 60 to zero when the batteries die?

No idea have never let battery go below 30. But I am guessing you might be experienced in running out of gas.
Ya know just because you are not a fan, doesn’t mean others can’t spend their money any way they want, on any vehicle.
Did I mention we also have a Rover, Never ran out of gas with that even playing in couple feet of snow.

Guessing I was raised to be just a responsible driver. Spend $$$ on gas for red rover, and minimal on charging

[tuccillo]

Teslas have 5 star collision safety ratings. That is the highest rating.

Originally Posted by patfla06

The thing that concerns me about the Tesla is they make the body lightweight since it’s an EV but how does it fare in a car accident?

Also when we go to Miami to visit our Son I don’t want to spend a half
hour charging the car adding to our 4-hr. trip.

[tuccillo]

The amount of additional electricity that will be needed is an easy calculation and has already been done. If all gas cars were replaced today with electric vehicles, the amount of electricity consumed would increase by approximately 25%. This doesn't include trucks. I suspect diesel trucks will be around longer than gas cars. Since the transition from overwhelmingly gas cars to mostly electric cars (at least for new car manufacturing) will likely take 15, or more, years, the required increase in power generation can be planned for.

Originally Posted by Brad-tv

Ideally renewable energy but not there yet.

And if they hack the grids no ones driving very far , unless you have solar with battery back up!!