Tesla Motors Club
Hello!,
I am seriously considering purchasing a Roadster but I have some reservations about its driving range. I have a commute that is 115 miles one way two times a week. I will have the opportunity to charge the roadster when I reach the destination for a minimum of 5 hours using a 220 outlet. My concern is regarding how fast I can drive. The speed limit on the highway I use is 75mph and is loosley enforced. One can drive 85mph without any problems. In fact this section of four lane highway is known as the autobahn around here as people drive over 100mph. I have read on this forum that driving over 70mph can reduce to range to as little as 100 miles (in standard mode), which is less than my commute . The dilemma is that driving at 60mph would turn my hour and twenty minute commute to a two hour commute:frown: Has anyone tried driving the car at 85+mph to see how far they can get?
thanks in advance!
I am seriously considering purchasing a Roadster but I have some reservations about its driving range. I have a commute that is 115 miles one way two times a week. I will have the opportunity to charge the roadster when I reach the destination for a minimum of 5 hours using a 220 outlet. My concern is regarding how fast I can drive. The speed limit on the highway I use is 75mph and is loosley enforced. One can drive 85mph without any problems. In fact this section of four lane highway is known as the autobahn around here as people drive over 100mph. I have read on this forum that driving over 70mph can reduce to range to as little as 100 miles (in standard mode), which is less than my commute . The dilemma is that driving at 60mph would turn my hour and twenty minute commute to a two hour commute:frown: Has anyone tried driving the car at 85+mph to see how far they can get?
thanks in advance!