AntonyH Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Good news for anyone planning a Lands End - John o'Groats epic, it's about to get a lot easier (according to The Guardian's review of the Tesla Model S, and Tesla's reported claims). Either that or they have inside knowledge that Scotland will definitely vote to leave the UK. Quoting the article: Tesla (are installing a) network of the company's proprietary superchargers which can rapidly charge the Tesla's batteries giving up to a 170 mile top up in 30 minutes and a full charge in 70 minutes ...so far, so good... Quoting the article: Tesla says Model S owners will be able to drive the length of the UK with one 20-minute top up mid-way. ...um... Let's be generous and think that if a 30 minute charge gives you 170 miles, 20 minutes gives you 130 miles. They say a charge "mid-way", thus implying a total trip of a mere 260 miles. Hmm. Tesla say "up to 312 miles range", so even if we put the "mid-way" bit down to poetic licence and assume a full charge before departure, apparently the whole of the UK is now only 440 miles "long". Either this should lead to a whole batch of new LEJoG records, or it's a bunch of marketeering bobbins and by "the length of the UK" they actually mean "Dover to Berwick-upon-Tweed" and have conveniently forgotten Scotland exists. Based on the 312 mile range, with suitable charging stops you'd be forgiven for thinking you genuinely could drive "the length of the UK" (LEJoG at least) with just two, 70-minute, charging stops, which you'd want to take anyway for personal and "sensible driving" reasons. If anything, that would be more impressive as a headline stat (IMHO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 As you say, it depends on the definition of "length of the UK". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Sture Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Width? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wag Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Do not forget Orkney and Shetland. Shetland never looks big on a map, but that is because they use a coarser scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 If that's the case, then they shouldn't have used the word 'length'...? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wag Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 The truth is, there is far too much flannel over 'green' energy and associated projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R400 Velocity R Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Lands end to John o Groats is 837 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I personally think the S is the first practical electric car. In the flesh it looks cool, interior is different and price is competitive. If the Supercharge stations get built, that's where it really takes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siva Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 We have about 3 driving around our small town (somewhere between Brussels en Liege), including someone across the street. If I could afford it, I'd love it. Maybe the next one, Model X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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