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If they would've filmed the audi getting a fuel fillup adding the same range the battery swap would, it probably would still be a close race, getting out, swipi
by codfrantic 13y ago
If they would've filmed the audi getting a fuel fillup adding the same range the battery swap would, it probably would still be a close race, getting out, swiping cards (entering PIN around here (Europe)) and getting back in.
Tesla claims 426 [1] km on a fully charged battery.
Audi claims to do that distance on 45 liters (so half a tank) (9.3 km to a Litre [2] average fuel consumption for a 3 liter petrol car)
[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Model_S http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Model_S
[2]http://www.autoweek.nl/auto/58469/audi-a8-l-30-tfsi-quattro http://www.autoweek.nl/auto/58469/audi-a8-l-30-tfsi-quattro
- mixedbit 13y agoWell, this wouldn't be fair either. Audi allows you to fill 90 litters, it's the advantage of the old technology. Fair comparison shouldn't artificially cripple the competition. For me, battery swap in 90 seconds is a powerful enough and honest marketing message, no need for a comparison.
- Already__Taken 13y agoWhile I agree that it's on the face of it slightly dishonest to fill the audi to twice the range of the tesla I can think of 2 counter points; The audi doesn't always have a full tank when you leave in the morning, unlike the tesla. If Tesla ever make a drop in battery that has the audis range it's still a much faster stop. Speed and range aside is also a much more pleasant experience to stay in the car.