Electric car battery life explained

[SAC1]

Interesting article:

http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/tips-and-advi ... newsletter

[ScotMac]

I could almost run an electric car for free - charge it mainly at work.

Does it interest me .......... No.

[rossman999]

ScotMac you honestly should drive a Tesla - its a stunning drive, honestly! once you set the re-gen to max simulate engine braking, it really does drive very well.
You have to be a bit braver to buy one but life is too short not to experience the pull of watts

[Deleted User 1874]

ScotMac you honestly should drive a Tesla - its a stunning drive, honestly! once you set the re-gen to max simulate engine braking, it really does drive very well.
You have to be a bit braver to buy one but life is too short not to experience the pull of watts

Yeah I did that test and just bought one! The Tesla power train is stunningly effective, no clutch, no gearbox - just instant torque on demand and a LOT of it too. I was worried it might be an on/off switch, but the throttle map is excellent too, very smooth and progressive. All cars should have a power train like this. It makes current ICEs seem like the last century tech that they are. It was a real eye-opener for me and as a long term petrol-head I was very sceptical to start with.

[rossman999]

I drove one and was impressed, but the quality and fit of the materials and the uncertain residuals made me blink.
I was also looking at a new 991 C4S but I decided to play say and just go for a Diesel Macan - we all know how safe a diesel purchase is just now Save the polar bears

I have put in an expression of interest in the missionE and it will be interesting to see how this turns out

[Deleted User 1874]

I drove one and was impressed, but the quality and fit of the materials and the uncertain residuals made me blink.
I was also looking at a new 991 C4S but I decided to play say and just go for a Diesel Macan - we all know how safe a diesel purchase is just now Save the polar bears

I have put in an expression of interest in the missionE and it will be interesting to see how this turns out

I agree with your worries, but quality has improved enough for me to give it a shot and residuals don't matter on a PCP with a generous GFMV built-in. That and 1.5% APR finance finally swayed me. I certainly would have thought twice had I needed to rely on market residuals, but the Tesla finance looks good to me. I'm sure it's sold them a lot of cars since they introduced it.

[ScotMac]

ScotMac you honestly should drive a Tesla - its a stunning drive, honestly! once you set the re-gen to max simulate engine braking, it really does drive very well.
You have to be a bit braver to buy one but life is too short not to experience the pull of watts

I will add it to my "to do" list

I have heard they are great to drive.

[rossman999]

If your interested:

https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/events/tot? ... RjcFJ1UCJ9

[Col Lamb]

If your interested:

https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/events/tot? ... RjcFJ1UCJ9

Many thanks for the link.

I have just signed up for one of the sessions on the 26th in Lytham.

They know where to choose, Lytham is the senior citizen capital centre of the North West.

[rossman999]

Enjoy - They really are stunning, just make sure you turn up the re-gen.