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You may need to use google and research for yourself.What are the advantages/disadvantages to a higher volt architecture like the Porsche or Lucid?
What are the advantages/disadvantages to a higher volt architecture like the Porsche or Lucid?
I don't know what to believe!
This guy used to tell me one network provided the best service.
Years later, he was hired by a different cellular provider and claimed it provided the best service.
interesting, so why didn't tesla opt for higher voltages from the start?If engineered correctly:
Less weight.
More efficiency (less losses).
Faster recharging.
I think too dangerous - Sandy Munro mentioned in May Q&A, he is fearful of voltage that high.Tesla had some of the best service and support of any car dealer. Now with the release of the 3 it's likely in the very bottom of all car companies and their sales and delivery people lie like used car salespeople at times. Yes, things change and people leave companies to competitors.
Here is the real world range test reported by Motor Trend. Basically confirmed the EPA range.
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/lucid/air/2021/2021-lucid-air-first-ride-review-range-test/
a prototype - so you can't buy it, yet. legit?Well, with that seems like it's pretty legit
Well, with that seems like it's pretty legit
Sounds really great
The Model Y would be a great fit for my lifestyle, but the only Tesla I would consider is the Model S due to range. After a lifetime of ICE even 400 miles sounds just a bit constraining on a 80/20 charge battery profile.
interesting, so why didn't tesla opt for higher voltages from the start?
I got the Model S LR+ a few months ago, and I have quickly learned that 402 miles EPA is overkill. Actually, let me break it down a little… That works out to roughly 350 miles on the highway at normal cruising speed (i.e. 70-75 MPH), although a headwind can reduce that somewhat. If I routinely charge to 80% overnight, then I start every morning with around 280 miles of travel ready to go. That’s massive excess for routine daily driving, and even covers the large majority out-of-town day trips I am ever likely to take. For the most part, the only time I should need to charge away from home is during a multi-day road trip.
When it comes to road trips, it seems that people have different travel habits and expectations. If you are trying to cannonball from A to B in a marathon drive and minimum elapsed time, then it could be a problem. I don’t travel like that. I like to be on the road maybe 12 hours and then have my down time in the evening. The most I’ve driven in one day was 650 miles, and I didn’t much like that and would prefer to not do it again. 500 per day is no stress to me. I don’t see any difficulty doing 500 in the Model S with one or two charging sessions during the day. The Lucid Air wouldn’t be able to make that run without a stop somewhere either. So, there’s not much practical difference, IMHO.
BTW, the rule of keeping SoC between 20% and 80% (or 90%, depending who you talk to) is for daily driving. If I am planning a long trip, I have no qualms about charging to 100 at home and then running it down as far as I need to. Because you know, that would be maybe once or twice a year, not all the time. It shouldn’t hurt anything.
Great photos, RobStark- that wagon looks ENORMOUS- like, almost unbelievably huge!
The sedan is pretty, but I wouldn't like to drive into a driveway- check the ground clearance on that front splitter!
Lucid understands the importance of fast charging. 20 miles per minute!! Very nice!
Lucid details charging strategy with best-in-industry peak rates