WolandJul 28, 2023

Tesla exaggerated EV range so much that drivers thought cars were broken

https://lemm.ee/post/2213782

Tesla exaggerated EV range so much that drivers thought cars were broken - lemm.ee

Tesla has consistently exaggerated the driving range of its electric vehicles, reportedly leading car owners to think something was broken when actual driving range was much lower than advertised. When these owners scheduled service appointments to fix the problem, Tesla canceled the appointments because there was no way to improve the actual distance Tesla cars could drive between charges, according to an investigation by Reuters.

Show threadC4dJul 28, 2023

I would like to see some numbers.

When it came time to replace an old car a few years ago I actually discounted several EVs because on paper neither the range, nor the performance, nor the charging matched up to Tesla.

I discounted Tesla because I didn’t like the way a certain CEO went about their business and so couldn’t trust the company.

Looking at this, I should have just bought the EV I wanted back then and been done with it.

Show threadsamokosikJul 28, 2023
You shouldn’t have bought an EV unless you plan to use it solely for driving around a city.
Show threadlurkinggizmo

Just came back from a EU holiday with an EV. 3.000km without any issue whatsoever. The gas car that joined us was 1 hour faster in the end (on a 12 hour drive).

In the EU at least, a 300km range EV is stressfree and totally doable.

Jul 28, 2023 at 9:22amWeb
Show threadsamokosikJul 28, 2023
When you get lucky enough and you don’t have 3 people in front of you wanting to charge, sure. We go on 600-800 km trips which is quite exhausting and don’t plan to spend additional hours at chargers
Show threadNouveau_BurnswickJul 28, 2023
Sounds like a PHEV would solve this.
Show threadsamokosikJul 28, 2023

No, phev is literally the worst. You have to charge it and fill it with gasoline, as well. As a result, it’s heavier and more complex.

Hybrids are fine, though I still prefer regular gasoline.

Show threadQuinceDaPenceJul 28, 2023

I'd be much more likely to buy a hybrid. My ideal thing would be something like the Edison Truck (though just a regular pickup, not a semi) where it's diesel electric.

A full size pickup truck with like a 40-60hp diesel generator/range extender on board would be awesome. Or a midsize with like a 30hp.

Show threadlurkinggizmoJul 28, 2023

Not sure what your location is, but have not had 1 single time where I had to wait at a charger. 9 out of 10 times we are alone at a charging spot of on average 8 available spots.

Again, EV in EU is a non-issue. I often had to wait longer at gas stops in the past.