EV general discussion
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It's not good but it's the best option.
The batteries should be able to do half a million miles. Even if it wears down a 3% each year. After 10 years, I'll just use it as a backup vehicle, knowing I won't get a peanut for it.
87kWh. So would take that range with a big pinch of salt on a motorway
Even if it manages 300 that's still decent.
Yep, probably closer to 280-300 motorway.
I just do 3.5x battery capacity (i.e., 3.5mi/kWh) as a reasonably representative motorway journey in inclement weather.
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Thats fine for small and mid segment cars but it doesn’t work in a a car that doesn’t reach that efficiency like the iPace, etron and plenty of other of the big SUVs
where as WLTP - 30% works as a rule of thumb as WLTP takes into account the efficiency and battery size.
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I’d probably avoid the 85’s getting a bit long in the tooth now, it’s already 10 years old.
Some also have issues with corrosion of the battery fuse cover which can kill the pack if it’s not been replaced.
The Model 3 is a much more capable package if you don’t need the size (and comfort) of the model S.
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Not to mention, at that mileage it's probably spent its life on a Supercharger, which ain't good for the battery either.
He's going to be doing 50k a year in it. Any car he gets is going to be out of that warranty pretty quick.
The model 3 may be an option.
All the vehicles I'm looking at on AT have around 30k on this clock.
I'd get the battery checked before hitting 100k and make use of their warranty if possible.
Honestly, I'd just drive the car until it gives up. Would not even consider selling it.
Don't believe Tesla are offering the option of an extended warranty in the UK anymore. But yeah if doing big mileage Tesla is the way to go purely for the infrastructure
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i was looking at model S's when i got my ipace ...... pretty sure you can get facelifted cars for under 20k now
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much lower milage as well...... no free charging which for OPs milage may actually be a consideration but...........................
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