I don't need (or want) 2.9s 0-60.
You say that now, but when you get your tri motor CT you will be very happy you got it
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I don't need (or want) 2.9s 0-60.
I got one of them hot rod pick-ups (It's a hemi) that goes fast....And I feel silly for having the part that goes fast. I'm getting the 2m, If the 3m has a bunch of doodads besides a bigger battery I'll eye it over. If not, just give me the 2m with a bigger battery for a few grand more.You say that now, but when you get your tri motor CT you will be very happy you got it
Which is exactly why I don't think Tesla will make a dual motor 500 mile range vehicle. Why would they when they cut their margins when people will add 20k to their order for the range...As it stands I am going to pay $20,000 for the extra range. I don't need three motors. I don't need 14,000 lbs towing. I don't need (or want) 2.9s 0-60.
So upgrading the dual to a 500 mile long range for anything under $20,000 would be what I would take.
me too....automatically.If tri-motor comes with free supercharger i would order 2.
me too....automatically.
I'd pay a few grand to buy unlimited charging as an option.
I always tell people the value of superchargers is their abundance and availability, the free part is a bonus but the cost is minor for most people.having said that... is used model x still better but vs a model Y or cybertruck due to free supercharger?
I posted a thread a few weeks back that said exactly that and no one responded in a positive manner.I keep thinking there’s more to the + on the end of the range estimates than we can guess right now. While they haven’t said anything further, for some reason I keep expecting them to drop a big surprise, in a good way, that the ranges are tied to some towing.
With the recently updated Model Y ranges, and on the Earnings call, Elon stating the Model S will be coming up to 400 miles in the “near” future. By the time CT is out, their motor, and battery efficiency will be far beyond where we can comprehend today.
Different number of cells in the pack (which may all be the same physical dimensions).Will the different versions be software locked or will they have totally different battery packs
People way underestimate what it takes to charge a battery that massive, and the power required to go any appreciable distance.How about a "solar charger in a bag"
OK. I believe you know your *sugar*. So that's a "no" to solar-charging with a parachute photo-cell.People way underestimate what it takes to charge a battery that massive, and the power required to go any appreciable distance.
CT may use 500-1000 kW to move one mile. (My itty bitty Leaf averaged 250kW/mile).
Using the 110v charger, you'll move enough electricity (at >1000W, equivalent to a hairdryer) to get 1-2 miles.
I often use a portable 1m^2 solar panel that practically puts out 70 watts. That thing is heavy at 26 lbs (and $250).
You'd need 15 of them, at near 400 pounds (and $3,750), spread out across 15 square meters (about 140 square feet) and well positioned, just to charge equivalent to the paltry equivalent of a 110v outlet at nominal max current.
Using some near-possible "fabric solar panel" would likely require substantially more area (equating to common PV weight), and cost about the same (or more).
Either way, you're looking at a lot of mass, volume, cost, and effort for something that you'll practically never use because it's so awkward. Just moving it will chew up non-trivial mileage.
Yes, Elon suggested installing a solar bed cover. That works because (A) he's positioned to outright replace the cover assembly with a roll-up solar panel, and (B) he makes clear it's a "trickle charger" best suited to long parking and survival-type emergencies.
Real solar charging of the CT will require a substantial, and hardly portable, PV installation. Don't get me wrong, I'd like "solar charger in a bag" as much as anyone; I actually run my office on portable solar all summer, and have lived the practical limits; solar-charging a CT would be glorious but don't get your hopes up.
Upshot: absolute solar maximum power harvesting is ~1300W/m^2; in practice you get 1% of that. Do the math.
Typo: should be Wh (not kW).CT may use 500-1000 kW to move one mile. (My itty bitty Leaf averaged 250kW/mile).