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Can An Electric Car Travel 1,000 Miles In A Day?
YouTube ^ | May 26, 2021 | Engineering Explained

Posted on 05/30/2021 6:10:19 PM PDT by SunkenCiv

Tesla Model 3 Performance - Is 1,000 Miles In One Day Possible?

Electric cars are great, but they suck on road trips, right? According to a poll on my channel, the majority of drivers don't want to drive more than 500 miles in a day. If I can drive double that, 1,000 miles, in a day, surely electric cars make a bit more sense for the masses than we might think? We'll look at how long it takes to drive 1,000 miles in a Tesla Model 3 Performance. We'll also cover how much time is spent driving versus charging, how many stops are required, how much energy is required, and how much it all costs.

We'll also look at why I've kept my Tesla Model 3 over the past couple years, looking at the unique features that set Tesla apart from the competition, but also cover the features that aren't great and hold the car back a bit.

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TOPICS: Humor; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: elonmusk; engineeringexplained; jayleno; model3; tesla
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To: lee martell

It was inspired by a couple of “why nobody’s buying EVs” vids, which cracked me up when I saw them.


41 posted on 05/30/2021 6:52:39 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: DAC21
Yeah, the derriere doesn't bounce back (so to speak) as it used to after a 13 mile day behind the wheel.

42 posted on 05/30/2021 6:54:23 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Sure— have a Honda 2KW generator in the vehicle with 10 gallons of gas/ run the engine and exhaust the fumes outside- use an inverver/convert feature of the generator to charge the batteries as the car runs. This is what it would take. Taking time to charge at a “station” would prevent 1K miles.


43 posted on 05/30/2021 6:57:44 PM PDT by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: SunkenCiv

I’m all for electric cars, I just don’t want to subsidize them. Let them stand on their own two feet. It’s better for everyone.


44 posted on 05/30/2021 7:15:48 PM PDT by 12chachacha (Bad illogical advice)
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To: kiryandil

Or uphill!


45 posted on 05/30/2021 7:16:38 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Biology is science. Homemade pronouns are narcissism.)
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To: SunkenCiv

I’ve spent $1500 on gas for my new Super Crew F-150 for the past year. That is driving about 15,000 miles.

I can drive 500+ miles without refueling and fill up in about 10 minutes at about 500,000 different locations across the US.


46 posted on 05/30/2021 7:16:48 PM PDT by Bryan24 (When in doubt, move to the right..........)
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To: SunkenCiv
Yes, quite easily. But, destinations are limited.


47 posted on 05/30/2021 7:19:26 PM PDT by C210N (You can trust government or you can understand history. But you CANNOT do both)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I hear that freezing to death in an electric car with dead batteries from the cold is very peaceful...


48 posted on 05/30/2021 7:28:49 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: SunkenCiv

Sure, if you drop it from orbit.


49 posted on 05/30/2021 7:33:59 PM PDT by Kevmo (The tree of liberty is thirsty.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Why are electric cars so damned important to some people?? Obsession with what, exactly?


50 posted on 05/30/2021 7:38:04 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm up! They Have!)
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To: TChad

“Total cost of electricity for the trip: $88.72.”

Today. If everyone went electric then the gas taxes must recouped. Also, the grids cannot handle all the cars on electricity, so there is also that cost increase.

Gasoline has competition. Electric has very few suppliers and distributors, so I would not expect electricity to remain cost competitive with gas.


51 posted on 05/30/2021 7:41:48 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm up! They Have!)
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To: SunkenCiv

Maybe with a generator you tow behind it.


52 posted on 05/30/2021 7:48:00 PM PDT by MrLucky1966 (GOVT.SYS CORRUPTED! RUN GUN.COM? (Y/Y) GUN.COM NOT FOUND, EXECUTE BASEBALL.BAT? (Y/Y))
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To: Deaf Smith

Why can you just have swap batteries? Go to thee battery station they swap out your old ones in need of charge with pre charged in 10 Minutes? The station then recharge the ones left behind.repeat.


53 posted on 05/30/2021 7:52:20 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( what is scarier than offensive words? Not being able to say them...God wins. )
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To: All
From 1979 - "Ask Hank, He Knows, Jan/Feb 1980 Elementary Electronics"

What an Outlet

My friend's father invested in a new electric car that he says "Detroit" is trying to suppress. It's a small car that can range up to 150 miles from home and return, and recharge in five minutes due to its very unique battery system. Isn't it a crime how new energy saving systems are being shot down? -L.A., Westland, WI

If all that you say about the car is true, then think of this: assume the car's motor is rated at 40 horse power -remember, you said a small car. Assume it is run at 50 mph for the full range of the car (300 miles.) In six hours of driving, the car uses up 11,040 watt hours of energy. To replace their energy in five minutes would require an AC outlet at your home that can deliver about 92 ampere hours or approximately 1100 amperes for 5 minutes. Just imagine the size of your house wiring. Remember, when charging a battery, you must replace very kilowatt hour of energy that was used. Also, I did not get into the matter of efficiency and heat in the battery system. A very high current charge produces excessive heat -the battery may even glow! That's not too good for the battery. Look again into the facts, you may have your information jumbled.

54 posted on 05/30/2021 8:00:09 PM PDT by MrLucky1966 (GOVT.SYS CORRUPTED! RUN GUN.COM? (Y/Y) GUN.COM NOT FOUND, EXECUTE BASEBALL.BAT? (Y/Y))
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To: CJ Wolf
The station would then be stuck with expenses occurred from non rechargeable batteries that were fully discharged or beyond useful life.

This is not a propane cylinder exchange.

55 posted on 05/30/2021 8:02:49 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chancesthat's for sure.)
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To: SunkenCiv

How far will it go in 10 degree weather? With the heater running?

If one purely looks at the science then it can easily be shown that electric cars with current technology make absolutely no sense at all. They use more energy, And they pollute more. Not only do they still produce smog, but they produce chemical pollution as well. And the mines that the Lithium is stripped from. hauling around all that battery weight. On and on they are very bad. But if the powers to be want to control your travel then it will be much easier to do so.


56 posted on 05/30/2021 8:06:59 PM PDT by Revel
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To: Reeses

Do you have any idea how much that would cost and how impossible it would be to insulate to prevent power losses Ive.seen some bad ideas on FR but congratulations this it probably in the top 20%.


57 posted on 05/30/2021 8:07:15 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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To: SunkenCiv

Regardless, electric cars are still GAY in my world, at least.


58 posted on 05/30/2021 8:11:39 PM PDT by BobL (I shop at Walmart and eat at McDonald's, I just don't tell anyone, like most here.)
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To: from occupied ga

The cost would be less than solar panels and their long distance copper wiring. Maybe roads could have walkable solar roof coverings added, with e-bike lanes.


59 posted on 05/30/2021 8:16:08 PM PDT by Reeses (A journey of a thousand miles begins with a government pat down.)
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To: SunkenCiv

I dunno, but I can go over 700 miles on a tank with my F-150.

Caveat - big tank.


60 posted on 05/30/2021 8:20:03 PM PDT by meyer (I swear to protect and defend the Constitution against ALL enemies, foreign and domestic!)
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