Hi gang. Considering the Model S Performance. I live in El Paso, TX, so no dealers here, which is a detraction. But was told a 'mobile unit' is active here, so not a deal breaker, but need to look into that. But my 2 main concerns are the following, and would very much appreciate owners' answers on both. Here it is:
1. I think the theoretical range on the MSP is 345 miles, correct? But with no transmission, the higher the speed, the worse the range, so need to know what's a realistic range when traveling at 80+ MPH from El Paso to Austin (600 miles), AND with either A/C or heater on, since I'd have to use one or the other most of the times. After that answer, need to check if it's realistic to travel on that car with the available super-charging stations, and the time lost. We typically stop just once in Ft Stockton. We know it'd take longer on a Tesla, but depends how longer.
2. Neither my wife nor myself can't stand heat and/or sun on our heads, so the issue of not having a sunscreen (at least I didn't see one on the MSP I drove recently in Austin) with a glass roof, is very concerning to us. And no, neither of us noticed the roof was glass, since we tested the car at night, and car was black. I'd like to hear from fellow Texans on this potential issue if possible, or from other high heat states.
That's it for now folks. Depending on those 2 answers, we need to decide if a longer test drive for final consideration is warranted or not. And yes, we're aware of the most important considerations of electric vehicle ownership, like not regularly charging batteries over 85%, trying to use battery charge as much as possible on trips, and not fully charging the battery at every stop if not needed (not time efficient), etc. But please add any other tips and suggestion for first time electric vehicle owners. We're in our late 50s, if that helps. Thank you in advance for your help folks.
1. I think the theoretical range on the MSP is 345 miles, correct? But with no transmission, the higher the speed, the worse the range, so need to know what's a realistic range when traveling at 80+ MPH from El Paso to Austin (600 miles), AND with either A/C or heater on, since I'd have to use one or the other most of the times. After that answer, need to check if it's realistic to travel on that car with the available super-charging stations, and the time lost. We typically stop just once in Ft Stockton. We know it'd take longer on a Tesla, but depends how longer.
2. Neither my wife nor myself can't stand heat and/or sun on our heads, so the issue of not having a sunscreen (at least I didn't see one on the MSP I drove recently in Austin) with a glass roof, is very concerning to us. And no, neither of us noticed the roof was glass, since we tested the car at night, and car was black. I'd like to hear from fellow Texans on this potential issue if possible, or from other high heat states.
That's it for now folks. Depending on those 2 answers, we need to decide if a longer test drive for final consideration is warranted or not. And yes, we're aware of the most important considerations of electric vehicle ownership, like not regularly charging batteries over 85%, trying to use battery charge as much as possible on trips, and not fully charging the battery at every stop if not needed (not time efficient), etc. But please add any other tips and suggestion for first time electric vehicle owners. We're in our late 50s, if that helps. Thank you in advance for your help folks.
