Tesla P100D 0-60 in 2.5s

[RobDickinson]

"The Model S P100D with Ludicrous mode is the third fastest accelerating production car ever produced, with a 0-60 mph time of 2.5* seconds"

How quick can these get?

Oh 315 mile range also...

https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/blog/new-tesla-model-s...

[RobDickinson]

Blaster72 said:

Whats the point?

/checks the url/

yep pistonheads not mumsnet.. hmm...

[RobDickinson]

Blaster72 said:

Maybe they should concentrate on improving range and build quality

Did you miss the improved range also bit..?

615km on the EU cycle, 315 miles on US test

[RobDickinson]

Blaster72 said:

Nope, it's not mumsnet.

I just can't see the point of Tesla constantly chasing improvements in 0-60 times.

Just checking.. Are you sure this is the right forum for you?

[RobDickinson]

Is it a sales gimmick when Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, BMW release a faster car?

[RobDickinson]

Fittster said:

Tesla making a profit yet?

Nope, and it isnt planned to, they are re-investing everything into manufacturing and new models.

[RobDickinson]

Because Nürburgring is so relevant to a wafty luxobarge customer..

[RobDickinson]

Give it a few years and the steering wheel/pedals will be an optional extra

[RobDickinson]

The Surveyor said:

But getting to 60mph from a standstill in 2.5 seconds is relevant....?

yes, to the market they are selling to. Why else is there big AMG mercs or M5's

The Surveyor said:

The ludicrous mode blunts the economy, it compromises the range, therefore it's at odds with the Tesla USP.

No it doesnt. The upside of a larger battery is more power available at peak for performance, more energy overall for extended range, and faster recharge times. There is no downside (other than cost and weight).

The 4WD tesla with the same battery (P85D vs P85) actually has more range than the 2wd.

Sure if you mash the fast pedal all day it wont go as far but thats your choice.

The Surveyor said:

its impressive, but it's still utterly pointless in an eco car in the same way that decent fuel economy is not the prime factor when buying a supercar.

Thats not tesla's plan, they build performance saloon cars to compete in markets with BMW etc. That they are EV and environmentally more friendly is a bonus to the purchaser, they exist so people can have a great, fast, car and still be green.

[RobDickinson]

s3fella said:

So if you already paid for a battery, it costs twice as much for the new one as if you don't have one already due to recycling costs!

If you drive a bmw V6 how much do you think it would cost to send it back to bmw and get them rip it out and put in a v8 compared to specifying a v8 in the first place?

[RobDickinson]

meh straight 6 whatever. doesnt change the point

[RobDickinson]

Blaster72 said:

Anyway, back to the Tesla. When are the first Model 3 cars due?

Probably late next year

[RobDickinson]

Welshbeef said:

http://www.evo.co.uk/tesla/model-s/18191/tesla-mod...


Why do people on PH when talking about EVs range they choose the 315 instead of the 380. Every other car discussed always talks about the quoted range knowing full well that it will be less yet EVs PH like taking about the lower end...

Just sayin.

Because thats what Teslas own press release says:

"The 100 kWh battery also increases range substantially to an estimated 315 miles on the EPA cycle and 613 km on the EU cycle, making it the first to go beyond 300 miles and the longest range production electric vehicle by far."

[RobDickinson]

you have to specifically enable ludicrous mode cant do it by accident, and I am guessing it has very good control over wheel slip etc.

[RobDickinson]

Alex_225 said:

Out of interest the Model 3, what's the performance like on that?

'Under 6 seconds to 60' - theres probably going to be a range of performance but thats the minimum.

Interestingly from the data the model S could go even faster - the limit is still the battery being able to supply enough current for the motors..

[RobDickinson]

ex1 said:

Merc own 10% of Tesla. The pure EV Merc cars are Tesla tech under the bonnet.

No they dont. They owned about 4-5% a long time ago but sold.

[RobDickinson]

There's just no way we could scale up battery production to switch to ev for a decade or two and that's new cars, takes something like 15 years to replace a countries motor fleet so 25-35 years as a realistic minimum

[RobDickinson]

Jader1973 said:

And what the fk is a "Bio-weapon defence mode"? Seriously?

A positive pressure cabin with filtered air. useful in places like china with poor air quality

[RobDickinson]

CaptainCosworth said:

For example, my local Tesco has about 300 parking spaces. I can imagine perhaps 5 charging points being installed within the next 10 years. I would also expect that every owner of an EV would park in one of those spaces if they could, just to "top up"

You think? I dont.

If I had a Tesla like range (200miles+) and my daily commute was average (say 20-40 miles) - that I charge up overnight at home, why would I bother with the bother of taking up an EV charge spot at the supermarket and cabling up etc.

I'd probably be charging at home overnight once or twice a week, probably again on a Friday night so I have a full car for the weekend.

Edited by RobDickinson on Thursday 25th August 20:32

[RobDickinson]

ex1 said:

I didn't say that. Seems the quote button isn't working probably. Please could you amend.

Thanks