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01-19-2015, 12:37 PM
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If the range is anything close to the Model S the charging time shouldn't really be an issue in its current state for daily driving.
Lets say it's not as good and only does 350 (instead of 420~). That would last me over a week on a daily drive basis. And spending 10 seconds to charge it when I get home isn't really wasting my time.
I truly believe in its current state it is totally viable.
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01-19-2015, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PARANOiA-R34  Once they get charging times lower (say, 10-15 minutes) which I am sure will happen given enough R&D into the battery technology, I would definitely consider this as a daily driven second car. For long trips and such where infrastructure is uncertain (like rural areas) I'd keep a gas-engined vehicle around though... | I'm sure battery swap setups for an "instant charge" will become more popular as adoption spreads.
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01-19-2015, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Marshall Placid Thanks for the clarification.
that voids my last 2 sentences in my previous post.
Still, the joint venture will provide much lowered battery costs for Tesla. | Tesla is owned by Toyota(27% share) and also a partner with Panasonic. Tesla Motors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This will make it kind of joint venture since Toyota is heavily involved with electric/EV market.
If automotive giant like Toyota started using Panasonic batteries(or they are already), that would make it a joint venture.
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01-19-2015, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PARANOiA-R34 Once they get charging times lower (say, 10-15 minutes) which I am sure will happen given enough R&D into the battery technology, I would definitely consider this as a daily driven second car. For long trips and such where infrastructure is uncertain (like rural areas) I'd keep a gas-engined vehicle around though... | I don't think you will ever see 10-15minute charging time through a socket in our life time, that will be like 340kwatt power line going into your Tesla S P85. I am sure battery swap will be more feasible.
Battery will go lighter and lighter that's for sure, and software upgrade will make it more efficient
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01-19-2015, 07:30 PM
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01-19-2015, 07:45 PM
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How much would that add to the hydro bill say charging it 4x a month.
Also how much does it cost to charge at a charging station.
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01-19-2015, 08:39 PM
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for now charging stations are free (don't know about the Tesla ones).
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01-19-2015, 09:17 PM
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You can use this calculator to get a rough idea on the cost Electric Vehicle Cost Calculator.
A 2014 Tesla model S
Driven 25 000 km would cost 695 dollars according to the above calculator.
Bchydro site says in most cases it should be under 2 dollars a charge Electric vehicles: FAQ | |
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01-20-2015, 12:54 AM
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if you own a tesla, charging at the tesla stations are for free.
but because since all charging stations are for free, i am making a guess that the tesla superchargers have some sort of adapter that only a tesla car could use.
at the tesla factory, there was always a line up of 3 or 4 cars waiting to use their superchargers there. there were 4 or 6 if i recall correctly.
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01-20-2015, 05:00 AM
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We took delivery 2 months ago for a P85, sold it within a week and ordered 2 more P85D expecting them in June.
Charging isnt much of a big deal, you will never drive the Tesla till the battery is dry. For daily use, you'd be looking at at least 50-60%, it takes about 10hrs to fully charge a Model S when completely empty, so charging it from 50% is only gonna take about 5 hrs or so.
In HK, a P85D with options is just under 1m HKD. at this price range, you'd be looking at a middle of the line E Class or 5 Series. Yet I'm getting a 691HP monster without ever needing to fill up.
The only maintenance on this car are just tires, brakes and windshield wipers.
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01-20-2015, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Zulu I'm sure battery swap setups for an "instant charge" will become more popular as adoption spreads. | this is the only ev car that i know of that uses battery swap tech: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Fluence_Z.E.
are there any others out there?
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