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The Tesla Model S is the most amazing thing I've ever seen.

Discussion in 'Model S' started by CableZL, Mar 11, 2020.

  1. jerry33

    jerry33 (S85-3/2/13 traded in) X LR: F2611##-3/27/20

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    Not that exceptional. Jul_5_2019.jpg Jul_5_2019.jpg
     
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  2. Peter Lucas

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    Yes, displaying Rated Range which is well calibrated to my car would be very useful. But in my car (2016 Model S 90D) it is very poorly calibrated. My actual range is consistently about 70% of the displayed Rated Range. So if I needed to know what my real range was at any point in time I would need to multiply the displayed range by 0.7. Not intuitively easy for me. OTOH if I set the display to battery percent I can know my actual range by multiplying the displayed number by 2. Quick easy mental calculation.
     
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    #83 Peter Lucas, Apr 17, 2020
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    Truly exceptional. And over a long period of time and miles. Good for you. The vast majority of Model S owners use much more than 245 wh/mile. Here is why I say that:
    TezLab shows that on average, Model S owners get 70% of Rated Range (shown as "Efficiency"). Since the rated range is based on somewhere around 300 wh/mile, the average consumption among all of these owners is 300/0.7= 428 wh/mile. (If you believe that the rated range is based on 285 wh/mi, then these owners are using 407 wh/mi). Yes, that includes some who drive in the winter or very fast. But it also includes those like yourself who drive very conservatively. No matter how you look at it, using only 245 wh/mile over a long time is truly exceptional.
     
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    That is one way to look at it. New owners need to expect that on average they are likely to have a range around 70% of the rated range. Despite the description by the salesperson that Rated Range is realistic and readily achievable.
     
  5. gavine

    gavine Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast

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    I typically get the rated range, but I don't speed excessively on the highway. Sustained high-speed driving kills range faster than anything. I cruise at 64MPH and get the rated range, except when it is extremely cold out. On back roads and around town with slower average speeds, I get better than rated range.
     
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  6. SilverGS

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    Same here - and I cruise around 68 mph. Once I cruised at 60 MPH and I got better than the estimated range - the speed limit was 56 mph (90 kph)

    My rated range over the last 8 months since I've had the car (which includes one winter in Ontario and lots of short drives) has been 320 wh/mile
     
  7. DigAdrenaline

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    and said buyer will drive it like a Tesla rather than a Prius.
     
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  8. Dare

    Dare Chairs are underappreciated

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    I rented a Ford Explorer about 6 months after I bought my Tesla. It was a real eye opener driving that thing. No torque, no passing speed, spongy handling characteristics, and just no fun in general. I'll never go back to an ICE car.
     
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  9. Kyla S

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    It is really cool. I'm also looking forward to driving a high-tech, stylish car.
     
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  10. gavine

    gavine Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast

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    The crazy thing is that people who drive Explorers (and never drove Tesla) probably think it's great.

    I had similar feelings when my BMW i3 needed a software update. Of course, I had to bring it to the dealer for this <sigh>. They gave me a BMW 3-series loaner. I was amazed at how ancient that thing felt to drive and the 3-series is supposed to be the benchmark.
     
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  11. Dondix

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    I've had to rent other cars twice since we bought our Tesla, and both times I parked the car, walked away and was amazed to find that it didn't lock itself when I was out of key range. I had to go back and push a button on the fob to lock the cars. When you get spoiled by a Tesla, you stay spoiled.
     
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  12. gavine

    gavine Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast

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    Did you remember to turn off the ignition?
     
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  13. edchip

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    Two month expert with our 2018 S.......can't believe we waited so long to join the "family".
     
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  14. tcoombes

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    Best car I ever owned and will never go back to ICE.
     
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  15. smilepak

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    Car has great driving experience and great tech. No competition in that area. Build quality is questionable and service center is questionable. It is a hit and miss.
     
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    This looks like a real problem in USA.
    Here in Europe, on the contrary, usually Service Center are TOP, and really appreciated by Tesla owners.
     
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    I am beginning to suspect the same. Seems odd that service in many US service centres sounds so poor. While communication was poor prior to and during purchase, once I have been dealing with sc's there has been little reason to complain.
     
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    Gratulálok! You will be a convert for life.
     

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