Posted on 06/08/2019 6:32:09 AM PDT by Moonman62
A week simply can’t pass without TESLA NEWS, and this week’s TESLA NEWS is that the Model 3 is officially the fastest charging electric car in the world.
With conditions, of course. A firmware update – rolling out this weekend – for European Model 3s with the Long Range battery option will allow them to charge at 200kW when hooked up to specific ‘ultrafast’ chargers.
In balder terms, 200kW equates to 850 miles for each hour of charging. Given the Long Range version quotes at 329 miles on a full battery, that means a complete charge in just over 20 minutes. About the time it’ll take you to have a wee and order a chai latte at most service stations.
It’s only the start of such convience too, Tesla tells us. “When our own V3 Supercharger technology is introduced, these cars will be able to charge even faster at 250kW peak charge rates.”
(Excerpt) Read more at topgear.com ...
Given the Long Range version quotes at 329 miles on a full battery,
And they never quite get around to explaining how far you can drive if you turn on the heater or air conditioner. These are big power draws when a battery is your only source.
For the rest of my lifetime electric cars are only going to be suitable as short range toys.
Our local Walmart put in electric charging stations a couple of months ago. They require a credit card to activate.
I have no idea how much they cost since I don't have an electric toy, but I bet it isn't cheap.
Here I was wondering what Tesla drivers would do to kill 20 minutes while the car is charging... And you have it already figured out!
But working around equipment capable of 400x400 plus??? Sheesh. I'm always very cautious when I have to open the breaker panel to replace or add a breaker or circuit... If I spill fuel at the station - well, I've never and I used to work at a gas station as a kid, but I've seen serious fuel spills - if there's a spill, you have a chance to get away before there's an ignition. If that 200 kW gets away from you, there's probably no warning, no grace period, you're toast, literally.
While I haven't had a serious fuel or electrical accident, I have seen others. If they had been working with a supercharger station instead of unleaded...I'd have probably seen a half dozen deaths or so over the years...
“My old ‘95 Honda Odyssey charges in about two or three minutes at the gas pump.”
Compare practically zero minutes most of the time.
Full charge every morning.
Enough range to not need charging during daily use.
If you do need more, you can charge another 100 mile range in a few minutes.
If you need a compete recharge (a rare event), you’ll have driven far enough, and will need to drive enough farther, you’ll welcome the 20 minute break.
Y’all keep missing the core point:
FULL POWER EVERY MORNING.
Practically zero charging time (in terms of standing there waiting for it).
Gas cars can’t match that.
I had an EV for two years. User’s manual was full of warnings to those with pacemakers (probably as CYA, as they hadn’t done medical-level testing).
I have a pacemaker. Drove it daily. No ill effects. If anyone would have noticed, woulda been me.
Gas engine emissions are clearly a bigger risk to the driver.
I thought this WAS negative news!! 20 minutes to fill up?! It only takes me about 3 with an empty tank!
Tesla provides their patents for competitor use for free.
No viable threats yet.
Of course they can.
My grandfather’s cars and tractors were also always full every morning. And took less time to refuel. And worked when it was ten below.
After driving 300 miles, you’ll want that break.
Accessories are not a significant power draw. At most a few dozen miles lost, vs >300 mile range daily available.
Yep.
They’re cheap. Most chargers in parking lots cost $1/hour.
Electric Cars are the future, and always will be.
Most days it’s zero minutes for an EV. Topped off overnight at home. Standing around waiting to charge is rare.
not to mention how long the lines will be when each person has to stop for 20 minutes.
A gas station can fill 10-20 cars per hour per pump.
This station would be able to do 2 per hour per pump.
To service a city, you would need 10 times the charging stations. Seems legit. A charging station could be anywhere... like in your parking space at the grocery for example. so it might be feasible.
This will really take of when the Leydon batteries are developed.
Running a heater and lights in winter?
I’ve always wondered if those batteries discharge enough electrical pulse to affect humans over time.
Distance squared.
Do you use a mini microwaver?
AKA Cellphone?
Next to your brain???
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