500 mile+ ranged EV Confirmed

[SWoll]

Flumpo said:

That makes the difference between getting into bed for 11:30 or midnight if you stopped twice.

What happens at midnight, do you turn into a pumpkin?

I'd rather get to bed 30 minutes later not feeling quite so exhausted personally but each to their own of course.

[Flumpo]

SWoll said:

Flumpo said:

That makes the difference between getting into bed for 11:30 or midnight if you stopped twice.

What happens at midnight, do you turn into a pumpkin?

I'd rather get to bed 30 minutes later not feeling quite so exhausted personally but each to their own of course.

I wasn’t getting there exhausted so that isn’t a factor. By going to bed 30 mins later I would be exhausted or more than I would like in the morning. From my personal experience it’s dangerous to drive tired so I would rather not do that in the morning.

If you’re someone who can’t do a 200-250 mile drive in the right conditions then I respect you’ve recognised that. For many people under the right conditions 200-250 miles doesn’t result in them getting out of a car exhausted.

[SWoll]

Flumpo said:

SWoll said:

Flumpo said:

That makes the difference between getting into bed for 11:30 or midnight if you stopped twice.

What happens at midnight, do you turn into a pumpkin?

I'd rather get to bed 30 minutes later not feeling quite so exhausted personally but each to their own of course.

I wasn’t getting there exhausted so that isn’t a factor. By going to bed 30 mins later I would be exhausted or more than I would like in the morning. From my personal experience it’s dangerous to drive tired so I would rather not do that in the morning.

If you’re someone who can’t do a 200-250 mile drive in the right conditions then I respect you’ve recognised that. For many people under the right conditions 200-250 miles doesn’t result in them getting out of a car exhausted.

I was just commenting I didn't appreciate the significance of midnight v 11:30PM.

We weren't discussing 200-250 mile trips anyway, it was at least double that people were suggesting doing in a single hit. No thanks.

200-250 in the Tesla would be perfect as could charge at destination or whilst having a break if further to go. No need for 500+ miles of range that way as per the OP. 8-10 hours behind the wheel without a break is a recipe for disaster IMHO.

[Flumpo]

SWoll said:

Flumpo said:

SWoll said:

Flumpo said:

That makes the difference between getting into bed for 11:30 or midnight if you stopped twice.

I was just commenting I didn't appreciate the significance of midnight v 11:30PM.

We weren't discussing 200-250 mile trips anyway, it was at least double that people were suggesting doing in a single hit. No thanks.

200-250 in the Tesla would be perfect as could charge at destination or whilst having a break if further to go. No need for 500+ miles of range that way as per the OP. 8-10 hours behind the wheel without a break is a recipe for disaster IMHO.

I think we are getting crossed wires. I was replying to another poster who said 200-250 miles was:

[off_again]

SWoll said:

So probably more like a 90% difference in 'fuel' costs then in reality.

They do make a lovely noise though.

ETA - Just seen where you are based. Not tempted to try an M3P?

Edited by SWoll on Friday 14th August 20:10

M3P? Mmmm, probably not to be honest. I live in the foothills of the Sierra's and while there are a few Tesla destination chargers around here, thats for businesses that you have to use and not for public use. Nearest Supercharger is around 25 miles away - so when you factor that out as a benefit, there isnt really much of a need for one.

Actually just chopped in my Boxster and the wife's Evoque for an i3. This whole lockdown thing had us charging batteries and swapping around cars which was getting to be a massive drag and the Evoque is TERRIBLE on fuel when its just running around town (seriously, NEVER buy an Ecoboost engine if all you are doing is shorter journeys in and around a town / city!). So decided to do the maturity thing and chop both in and get one cheaper and more efficient car to run. I know the i3 is a marmite car, but its a fantastic bargain second hand! CPO, low mileage and extended warranty for 3 more years and all for less than 50% of the original price. Couldnt get any road legal Tesla for the price we paid. And the C63S isnt going anywhere. Its a little special and soooo much fun. Makes every journey special. Cant wait until we get back to some sort of normality and can go somewhere!

[gangzoom]

Flumpo said:

If the conditions are right and you drive it regularly 250 miles non stop is not a chore. Granted that’s not with children.

I don't think I've had a 'relaxing' M way drive since my daughter appeared. She's 4 now and unless she's asleep 2hr is the absolute max we can be in the car without stopping.

As she gets older that will change - hopefully, but we might add to the family soon, so that will be another 4-5 years of driving in fear of a random tantrum/toilet break/generally total fear for us!

[ZesPak]

Tbh I did all that in my 20's. I once ran my 307 dry from Austria, 1100km (almost 700mi) in one go.
But there's a couple of reasons I don't mind the range limitations on current evs:

1. I'm mid thirties now and I can use a break every now and then
2. the above scenario was only possible when my wife was fast asleep, now I have kids as well...
3. most importantly, for me trips like that are once a year. My balance over the year of "spending less time at a fill up station" is still very much in favor of the Model S. I did get a MS LR, as most other cars would have forced me to rapid charge once or twice a month (450km is very attainable) .

For that last reason, i used to do 40k km/year. The MS does that no sweat without extra fill ups. If you regularly do 500km in one go now, I can imagine current EVs aren't that appealing. But you have to understand that you're the exception (even I did when I was 25).

TL;DR:
500mi in one go: nice headline, largely useless.

[Witchfinder]

The highway code recommends you take a minimum break of 15 minutes every two hours. You might not feel like it, but your fitness to drive *will* be affected on an excessively long journey without breaks.
https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-drivers-...

Edited by Witchfinder on Saturday 15th August 07:02