German Test Video : Dodge vs. Tesla P85D

[yngwie_2012]

AUTO BILD TV - Das Magazin: Vergleichstest: Dodge gegen Tesla! - N24.de

The tester says the tesla got slower with every lap on the testing track. Can that be true? Is Tesla reducing power after some time?

 

[JER]

Yes, there's power limiting to prevent the rotor overheating.

Model S is not a track car.

 

[RobStark]

Heat buildup in the battery pack. Eventually leads to limp mode.

Tesla is optimized for on road use under 100 mph.

It can also do short runs of 155 mph as real world autobahn conditions allow.

Tesla P90DL not optimized for going on the autobahn at 4 AM with SuperCar Club.

 

[yngwie_2012]

Yeah, i also think its not a track car. I was wondering why the tester was bashing model s just because it had some power reduction. He was kinda biased. Model S is a sporty family sedan.

 

[Mayhemm]

Yeah, i also think its not a track car. I was wondering why the tester was bashing model s just because it had some power reduction. He was kinda biased.

This point is literally the only nit they can pick with Model S, that's why. It kicks ass at everything else. So naturally they would blow it out of proportion to make the other car look good.