Tesla Model S Saleen

[2011GT]

How far do most 400hp full sized sedans go on a full tank? A 2014 SS is rated at 14mpg city, 21hwy and has an 18.8 gallon tank. So straight city it's good for 263 miles but straight hwy at reasonable speeds it's good for 395. Under worst case conditions a Model S with the bigger battery can go 300 miles. Factor in massive amounts of 635 traffic and the Tesla will still go pretty much the same distance.

A Hemi Charger actually does a little better according to Mopar and has a slightly larger tank. An S7 has around the same power and does even better still at 17/27 with a 19.8 gallon tank but requires premium. They all get around 300 miles on a full tank, which is what Tesla was shooting for. On long stretches of hwy driving the gas engines are still going to be a better option but at it's possible with an EV now. Five years ago you'd have been nuts to try a cross country trip in an electric car.

Now factor in that it's going to cost $15-$20 to recharge the Tesla, assuming there isn't a free Supercharger station around vs 19.8 gallons of 93 octane and you start to see the advantages. Not to mention no more oil changes, water pumps, hoses, belts, transmission fluid changes.

15-20 to charge? What are your rates? Off peak here in arizona it would cost 3-4 bucks to fully charge.

[BP]

Battery technology will soon get to a point where the range of a full charge will be about the range of a tank of gas.

How far do most 400hp full sized sedans go on a full tank? A 2014 SS is rated at 14mpg city, 21hwy and has an 18.8 gallon tank. So straight city it's good for 263 miles but straight hwy at reasonable speeds it's good for 395. Under worst case conditions a Model S with the bigger battery can go 300 miles. Factor in massive amounts of 635 traffic and the Tesla will still go pretty much the same distance.

A Hemi Charger actually does a little better according to Mopar and has a slightly larger tank. An S7 has around the same power and does even better still at 17/27 with a 19.8 gallon tank but requires premium. They all get around 300 miles on a full tank, which is what Tesla was shooting for. On long stretches of hwy driving the gas engines are still going to be a better option but at it's possible with an EV now. Five years ago you'd have been nuts to try a cross country trip in an electric car.

Now factor in that it's going to cost $15-$20 to recharge the Tesla, assuming there isn't a free Supercharger station around vs 19.8 gallons of 93 octane and you start to see the advantages. Not to mention no more oil changes, water pumps, hoses, belts, transmission fluid changes.

[Ratt]

I like it, and just like everyone else in here would be driving one if I could afford it. Luckily, the people who buy in now are paving the way for lower-cost versions.

[momo]

i'll take the non saleen version.

[Buick355]

Battery technology will soon get to a point where the range of a full charge will be about the range of a tank of gas.

[Chas_svo]

Build a high horsepower 2.3 and see how expensive that gets.

Tis true.

[76 Maverick]

I'm onboard with electric sportscars. Thought about electric swapping my truck till I priced it. Over $5k ouch!

Build a high horsepower 2.3 and see how expensive that gets.

[Pro88LX]

that looks fucking KILLER

[BLAKE]

I've driven the slowest Model S they make and it's still one of the most favorite cars I've ever driven. A hot rodded one would be even better, and that looks fantastic.

I'd be driving one right now if I could afford it.

[ALLAN]

[BP]

That's pretty slick. I've seen the charging stations around and know it's a pay to play, but good on Musk.

Think of it like wifi. There are lots of places that offer it but do you really need it? If you are walking around downtown Austin you'll have a very strong signal and tons of free wifi everywhere. However if you are Muskogee, OK there probably aren't too many free networks floating around. There is a McDonalds, Starbucks and a mall. If you needed to plug in somewhere you could do it, it wouldn't be ideal though.

They aren't trying to sell cars to people in Muskogee, OK though and odds are most people there wouldn't consider one anyway. However people that live in DFW, Austin and Houston could easily use one. Especially if it's going to be a second or even third vehicle. Owners are going to visit hotels and restaurants because they offer charging just like lots of people visit Starbucks for free wifi.

[racrguy]

The phrase was, "they are completely insurmountable problems that will never be overcome."

I know, I was just giving a cliff's notes version of his stance.

And I believe it spoken about electric vehicle/chemical battery technology in general.

Did you leave a word out, or are you saying you agree with him?

[jw33]

Naah. Svo855, who was an engineer but is no longer tried to make an electric car with wheelchair batteries that didn't work worth a fuck, said that electric cars were essentially just a flash in the pan and would never work because the technology in electric cars hasn't advanced in 30 years.

The phrase was, "they are completely insurmountable problems that will never be overcome."

And I believe it was spoken about electric vehicle/chemical battery technology in general.

[Sean88gt]

I believe the Tesla charging stations are free. The plugshare stations range from $1-2/hr from what I've read.

That's pretty slick. I've seen the charging stations around and know it's a pay to play, but good on Musk.

[bcoop]

How much do they charge for a charge? I think the concept is incredible. If I could swing one, I'd do it.

I believe the Tesla charging stations are free. The plugshare stations range from $1-2/hr from what I've read.