22 May 2021 We collected our M3 LR AWD from Tesla, Bristol.
3 months to the day some impressions:
Costs:
2240 Miles, 587 Kw/H used and an average consumption of 262 Wh/mile.
Assuming the battery has a usable capacity of 78Kw/h that gives a range of 297 miles.
On our Scottish Power tariff, (fixed until March 2022) we pay 15.5p/Kw/h, including standing charge, so the cost of “fuel” is £90.10 which is £0.04 / mile, or another way….
In the south of England as of 22 September Petrol is £1.30/litre = £5.80/gallon. The electricity purchased cost the equivalent of 15.53 gallons, giving an equivalent fuel consumption of 144.2mpg.
Dislikes:
Just 1: the indicator warning sound is too quiet. That really is it.
Oh, and the wipers, before the last software upgrade.
Disappointments:
The basic cruise control (Autopilot??) works well and I like the ability to set distance behind the car ahead, but beyond that the rest of the Autopilot is not fit for purpose.
Problems:
The rear near side door rattled, fixed swiftly and efficiently at the Winchester Service Centre.
Likes:
Too many to mention, but the seamless acceleration and well-balanced regenerative braking and the smooth, controlled ride stand out, as does the sound quality with the Premium sound system.
Oh, and the lack of brake dust on the wheels!!
Tesla Charging:
I have used it once, quick and effective but for my use of the car 90% of the time charging from home does the job.
Conclusion:
it is a stunning car! Thanks to Neil for leading me into to temptation!
Question:
Is it really a green, eco-friendly car? Somewhat, but not as much as many EV supporters claim. In use it is, but over its lifecycle I’m uncertain. One could say I’ve exported a significant amount of pollution to China.
3 months to the day some impressions:
Costs:
2240 Miles, 587 Kw/H used and an average consumption of 262 Wh/mile.
Assuming the battery has a usable capacity of 78Kw/h that gives a range of 297 miles.
On our Scottish Power tariff, (fixed until March 2022) we pay 15.5p/Kw/h, including standing charge, so the cost of “fuel” is £90.10 which is £0.04 / mile, or another way….
In the south of England as of 22 September Petrol is £1.30/litre = £5.80/gallon. The electricity purchased cost the equivalent of 15.53 gallons, giving an equivalent fuel consumption of 144.2mpg.
Dislikes:
Just 1: the indicator warning sound is too quiet. That really is it.
Oh, and the wipers, before the last software upgrade.
Disappointments:
The basic cruise control (Autopilot??) works well and I like the ability to set distance behind the car ahead, but beyond that the rest of the Autopilot is not fit for purpose.
Problems:
The rear near side door rattled, fixed swiftly and efficiently at the Winchester Service Centre.
Likes:
Too many to mention, but the seamless acceleration and well-balanced regenerative braking and the smooth, controlled ride stand out, as does the sound quality with the Premium sound system.
Oh, and the lack of brake dust on the wheels!!
Tesla Charging:
I have used it once, quick and effective but for my use of the car 90% of the time charging from home does the job.
Conclusion:
it is a stunning car! Thanks to Neil for leading me into to temptation!
Question:
Is it really a green, eco-friendly car? Somewhat, but not as much as many EV supporters claim. In use it is, but over its lifecycle I’m uncertain. One could say I’ve exported a significant amount of pollution to China.