MadScientist
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...or go back to ICE.
Personally, that something I’m never going to do.
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...or go back to ICE.
I intend to have mine for about a decade. The range is fine, as is the speed. I guess I might start getting feature envy after about 5 years but things move fast for Tesla.I bought mine with the expectation that I shall keep it for about 10 years at least (that’s how long I usually keep my cars).
I worry that the car will start rotting around the power train, if I’m honest, but I guess only time will fell...
Don’t wish to derail the thread, but what are these issues?
These faster v3 chargers if widely rolled out would counter act that - but I think it will be a while till we get those in scotland!!
these faster v3 chargers if widely rolled out would counter act that - but I think it will be a while till we get those in scotland!!
You’ve already got them in Scotland - Fort William and Inverness. I used them on a trip a couple of weeks ago.
There are V3 chargers in Fort William. 8 V3 are under construction in Edinburgh Newbridge and there's a permit for a further 8 at the new Glasgow service centre.
Not sure if Aberdeen will be V2 or V3 yet but should be able to tell soon.
Yeah Rollout is ongoing and happening fast.whaaaaaat?? The version three to charge in 15 mins instead of 30?
I’ve only ever seen a v2 and thought only london Park Royal has this new super fast one, it does make sense if they put them there for long road trips but odd they didn’t choose a more heavily used location
(Also those two are not in my route ever - typical haha!)
I’m interested to see how the transition to more and more ev’s impacts the charging experience on longer trips.
Right now the range of M3 is fine and I’ve never had to wait at a supercharger the way they do in LA and only twice had to even share a pair with another tesla.
One of the locations I charge at only has 4 stalls so if I was on a longer journey and couldn’t charge straight away that time lost would become an issue as would the fact it would be unknown if or how long that extra time would be - If and likely WHEN that happens - I would look to change purely to upgrade to a bigger capacity battery just to avoid the need for stops to charge. Otherwise I’d only upgrade for comfort and something a bit sportier looking - like the roadster or on a more practical note an suv without falcon wing doors!
these faster v3 chargers if widely rolled out would counter act that - but I think it will be a while till we get those in scotland!!
whaaaaaat?? The version three to charge in 15 mins instead of 30?
We may criticise Tesla for a lot of things but the Supercharger rollout is simply amazing.
After my recent experience using non Tesla Rapids in Scotland (mentioned elsewhere), if I relied on my car for long distance daily driving, you couldn't give me a non Tesla EV.
I wonder what the total number of non Tesla Rapids are compared to Superchargers?
I have a 2015 model s 85D with autopilot 1. I'm very lucky in that money isnt an issue, btu I have refrained from an upgrade. I am very tempted by the idea of a model Y performance with FSD next year, once the right hand drive option becomes available.
My only reasons to swap from S to Y will be the new autopilot, and to have a slightly smaller car, especially width. I lvie down dirty country lanes, and spend a ridiculous amount of time reversing or in parking places.
Honestly, despite all the amazing new upgrades, a 2015 S85D is still flipping amazing. The only friends who have nicer cars than me literally all have newer model S teslas . The tech is still amazin,g the acceleration insane, and the running costs have been basically zero for me. I have had 2 door handles replaced under warranty, and had some scratches/dents fixed (my own fault->see narrow lanes) and the front bumper replaced when I wrecked it in a car park
I'm lucky in that the EMM chip (or whatever its called) hasnt caused my MCU1 to fail yet, although its sluggish.
Whenever I think I really want the model Y, I get my car professionally valeted and then it looks so phenomenal that it feels like I just got a brand new car. I've never owned a car this long. It will possibly make it to 6 years, but thats only because of delays with the Y.
FWIW the last 2 times I got a webuyanycar valuation for my car, the valuation actually went UP over a year, so depreciation isnt a concern for me.
We may criticise Tesla for a lot of things but the Supercharger rollout is simply amazing.
I saw two other Teslas charging while I was in Fort William. Neither of them paid to use the V3 superchargers - they used the free 50KW ChargePlace Scotland one a few feet away.