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redjk
07-10-15, 11:09
https://youtu.be/6eGhjhx8O9MM

A Tesla model s vs a Holden v8
Impressive stuff

I wonder how long before most people are switching to electric vehicles?
insider
07-10-15, 11:34
As soon as they can make a long enough extension lead.
Loya Jirga
07-10-15, 12:30
You can charge them for free at Motorway service stations amongst other places. Doubt that will last as soon as people start switching (which this diesel fiasco may help speed up).

I was talking to a bloke at the motorway services - it was going to take him 45 minutes to charge up, and that would be good for 120 miles on a warm day. Cold days, about 65-70 miles per charge. He charges his car overnight for about £3. That would get me to and from work on a cold day, so about £15 a week instead of the £25 I pay now.

I don't really swap cars - I'm on my third in 18 years and my next new car isn't due for another 5 years but, I reckon, an electric car will be a truly viable option by then.
Des Parrot
07-10-15, 12:43
You can charge them for free at Motorway service stations amongst other places. Doubt that will last as soon as people start switching (which this diesel fiasco may help speed up).As a company we've had 4 charge points fitted & 3 of them are used every day.
redjk
07-10-15, 13:00
The Tesla s should get about 270 miles per charge, and the new model x just over 200 miles.

The model x looks incredible too - gull wing doors 7 seat mpv that does 0-60 in less than 4 seconds.

The doors are hinged in 2 places and have sensors on them so they fold out of the way of obstacles when opening to open in a tight space
Ainsley Harriott
07-10-15, 17:32
The Tesla s should get about 270 miles per charge, and the new model x just over 200 miles.Very close to £100k though http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/yikes.gif ...I saw it & imagined Tesla would try to get as close as possible to the price of some mid-high end Mercs & BMWs
BLUETIT
07-10-15, 17:35
The only problem with electric cars is that women will think they can plug in the iron whilst driving. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/Dsmile.gif
bobh
07-10-15, 18:25
Good for delivering milk.
redjk
07-10-15, 18:52
The Tesla s should get about 270 miles per charge, and the new model x just over 200 miles.
The model x looks incredible too - gull wing doors 7 seat mpv that does 0-60 in less than 4 seconds.I thought it was going to be cheaper than that, I though they were going to be $80k. Minus any subsidy.