[Poll] AWD/P-AWD reservers and changing to RWD because of range

[ℬête Noire]

Thanks for that information. I need a real test drive before I can actually confirm the performance. I've driven a variety of vehicles and I have to say my Spark EV has been among the peppiest but the tires were definitely my limiting factor (400 ft lbs on tiny 185s). Its 0-60 is still on 8s range though so...yeah.

Spark is FWD. Automobile designers seriously need to shake off that K-car mentality. The economic benefits of the configuration don't really apply anymore and electric motor torque simply overwhelms FWD.

 

[M109Rider]

Still unsure. Slightly disappointed for the following reasons (perhaps someone can convince me to switch to RWD?):

• I have no home charging (live in condo in Canada with no possibility of setting up 120v or 240v)
• I can only charge at level 2 chargers on the street (2 hour max.. is this sustainable?)
• I have a daily commute of 70km (43 miles)
• My commute involves driving on the highway usually at 120kmh (75mph)

I don't live in snowy areas in Canada but I think I'd appreciate the extra power/traction around corners in the AWD. Someone please convince me to switch to RWD.. will it make that big of a difference?

If I lived in Vancouver, I would move to RWD for sure.

 

[M109Rider]

I’m certain this has been discussed someplace already, but since I’m in this thread; for those that have a RWD, how many KM’s/Miles do you get on a RWD if you mostly drive city with the odd highway run ?
Is it much more than 500km’s / 310 miles ?

 

[Jedi2155]

More discussion on the 0-20/30 RWD/AWD performance here.
r/teslamotors - RWD Limited Acceleration

As for your Wh/mile question, this driver recently did a 194 miles at roughly 75 mph and got 224 Wh/mile using autopilot. The EPA tested value is 260 Wh/mile (combined). Check his comments for more details. 224 Wh correlates to 150 MPGe.

 

[Jedi2155]

RIP JUST LOST MY EDIT BUTTON!
7/26

No more choosing AWD for me.....