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The real problem is if you wanted to go farther gassing up the Saturn takes five minutes, and gassing up the Tesla will take... 30 minutes? If there's nobody u
by gozur88 9y ago
The real problem is if you wanted to go farther gassing up the Saturn takes five minutes, and gassing up the Tesla will take... 30 minutes? If there's nobody using the charger?
- toomuchtodo 9y agoHow often do you drive more than 300 miles in a day? If it’s more than once or twice a month and you can’t spare the time at a supercharger, an EV might not be fit for you. Otherwise, it satisfies the daily driving needs of most people in the US (based on DOE/DOT commute data).
- gozur88 9y agoSure, it's fine for daily use, but my folks live about 400 miles away, and I visit every couple months. That's an extra charge on the way there, then another on the way back. And it's not clear to me just how easy it will be to use a supercharger if Tesla sells as many as they intend. How likely is it I'll get a slot without waiting the week of Thanksgiving? My situation can't be that uncommon. People take vacations, visit family, go to conventions, etc, etc. I realize if it's just once or twice a year you could rent a car, but it doesn't take that many rentals to put you into the "wish I'd bought a regular car" group. The only way I can see a car like that making sense is if you're part of a two-car family and the electric is a dedicated commuter.
- greglindahl 9y agoYour situation isn't that uncommon; there are probably many existing Tesla owners in a similar situation who find the supercharging system works for them.