Tesla P85D vs Dodge Hellcat

[dvs_dave]

The new Tesla P85D (the twin motor 700hp one) setting a world record. Shame the driver of Dodge Challenger Hellcat (also 700hp) it was racing against made such a cock up of it.
http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/hellcat-driver-gets-...

I wonder how many times the Tesla will let you do this before the drivetrain protection systems kick in?

Either way seriously impressive.

[dvs_dave]

The Tesla model S will have been on sale for 3 years this year, and well known about in the industry years before that. Despite its high price point, it's been a roaring and highly profitable sales success for Tesla.

The big boys have had plenty of opportunity to develop and cash in on this market, yet none if them have produced, or are even talking about producing anything remotely comparable. Why? Do they not like making money and improving their brand image?

A sensible manufacturer should bite the bullit and make their ev compatible with the Tesla superchargers, except on a pay as you charge basis.

[dvs_dave]

MacD1 said:

What happens to all the lovely batteries once they're used?

My understanding is that these days they can be recycled. How cost effective or easy that is I'm not sure.

[dvs_dave]

K50 DEL said:

Is the biggest problems with EVs not their range and charging time... if I want to do a 600 mile road trip in a day (something I do fairly often) I don't want to have to stop halfway for 30 minutes / an hour / 12 hours to charge the car

I would suggest that a car, regardless of propulsion method is perhaps not the best option for you? A train or plane makes much more sense for those sort of distances in a day on a regular basis.