Tesla Model 3 real work efficiency for school run
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We've got a BMW 330i. On a day to day basis all it really does in the school run, and then acts as the main family car on a weekend.
It's a great car, but given the short runs it's doing the MPG isn't exactly great. Currently getting between 20-25 mpg on the school run, and averaging 30mpg over the last 26,000 mile. On a long run I can get 40-45mpg.
The school run is about 3 mile each way, and most days I have to do 3 journeys as the kids finish at different times (one in nursery and one in school).
I'm wondering, does anyone have a Tesla Model 3 who does similar school runs and can tell me how many miles you're getting per kw? I keeping seeing a figure of 3 to 3.5 mile per kw being mentioned, but then I don't know if that's going to be realistic for short journeys?
It's a great car, but given the short runs it's doing the MPG isn't exactly great. Currently getting between 20-25 mpg on the school run, and averaging 30mpg over the last 26,000 mile. On a long run I can get 40-45mpg.
The school run is about 3 mile each way, and most days I have to do 3 journeys as the kids finish at different times (one in nursery and one in school).
I'm wondering, does anyone have a Tesla Model 3 who does similar school runs and can tell me how many miles you're getting per kw? I keeping seeing a figure of 3 to 3.5 mile per kw being mentioned, but then I don't know if that's going to be realistic for short journeys?
CheesecakeRunner said:
OP, your 330i is costing, on average, about 22p per mile based on the 30mpg average and petrol at £1.45 per litre. The school runs will be higher, the long runs a bit lower.
Worst case, of a Model 3 getting a 200 mile range from a 75kWh battery and electricity costing 40p per kWh at home, the Model 3 will cost 15p per mile.
In reality, it’ll be cheaper than that as long as you don’t need to public charge and you have a sensible electricity tariff.
It’ll also be cheaper in terms of servicing, brakes and probably tyres too.
Obviously the cost to change would probably wipe out any savings, but if you’re changing anyway…
Yeh I was thinking of changing anyway. By my crude calculations I'll save up to £200 per month if I get a Tesla, that's fuel savings, vehicle tax (currently £40pm), BMW Warranty, and BMW Service Plan.Worst case, of a Model 3 getting a 200 mile range from a 75kWh battery and electricity costing 40p per kWh at home, the Model 3 will cost 15p per mile.
In reality, it’ll be cheaper than that as long as you don’t need to public charge and you have a sensible electricity tariff.
It’ll also be cheaper in terms of servicing, brakes and probably tyres too.
Obviously the cost to change would probably wipe out any savings, but if you’re changing anyway…
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