Elon Musk & Tesla EVs

[Smokin]

2 hours ago, brabus said:

It will be cool when someone (probably Tesla) makes a truck that’s worth a shit for those who need a “real” truck. If Elon can catch a rocket with chopsticks, I’m sure in time he’ll do that. Of course the catch is the infrastructure in said “market areas” is woefully behind being able to support such a product. I wonder if Elon can get involved in that.

Totally agree.  Until battery tech gets way better, a full electric truck just isn't realistic where I live.  But I would be interested in a good plug-in hybrid.  One that could drive a to/from town on electric only, but then still be able to drive 500+ miles without stopping to charge/gas up.  I briefly considered the Lightning and planned to use a gas generator as a mileage extender until I did the math on how many additional miles I would get on a night of charging from a portable generator.  I don't remember the exact math, but it was something like 15 miles for 8 hours on a 100lb generator.

[arg]

13 minutes ago, Smokin said:

I know the vast majority of truck owners use about 10% of the capability of the truck.  But, if you're one of those 10% and use it off road at all, take a look at the clearance.  A cybertruck parked next to my truck the other day and I was floored at the difference.  The cybertruck looked like it has 33" tires from the factory and somehow has the ground clearance of an Accord.  If you don't take your truck off road, then this is irrelevant.

Wonder if it has an "off road" mode and raises up. My wifes GLS450 does that.

[nunya]

49 minutes ago, arg said:

Wonder if it has an "off road" mode and raises up. My wifes GLS450 does that.

Sounds fancy.

[arg]

2 minutes ago, nunya said:

Sounds fancy.

It is fancy. She don't like it much.

[Sua Sponte]

7 hours ago, Smokin said:

Totally agree.  Until battery tech gets way better, a full electric truck just isn't realistic where I live.  But I would be interested in a good plug-in hybrid.  One that could drive a to/from town on electric only, but then still be able to drive 500+ miles without stopping to charge/gas up.  I briefly considered the Lightning and planned to use a gas generator as a mileage extender until I did the math on how many additional miles I would get on a night of charging from a portable generator.  I don't remember the exact math, but it was something like 15 miles for 8 hours on a 100lb generator.

My girlfriend has a Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid and loves it. You can even recharge the EV battery off the engine. 

[ClearedHot]

8 hours ago, Smokin said:

I know the vast majority of truck owners use about 10% of the capability of the truck.  But, if you're one of those 10% and use it off road at all, take a look at the clearance.  A cybertruck parked next to my truck the other day and I was floored at the difference.  The cybertruck looked like it has 33" tires from the factory and somehow has the ground clearance of an Accord.  If you don't take your truck off road, then this is irrelevant.

I probably would not do a lot of off-roading.  Mostly running errands, things from Lowes, hauling stuff back and forth to my hangar.  Likely building a barndominiumn and compound soon with enough solar/wind/batteries to be off grid.  Solar fuel cells have come WAY down so really want a system that powers the entire house for extended periods of time.  Being able to charge an EV for free is a bonus.  I need to go drive one and see what storage/hauling it allows.

[sputnik]

On 11/26/2024 at 8:19 PM, BashiChuni said:

getting a new car anyways. commuting <75 nm to a reserve gig and wanna also use it as an airport car. live in the south.

I have a model Y and love that thing.  I was driving 2k a month between commute to work and two kids in travel sports and the nearly zero Mx costs was nice. 

It’s odd how some people loathe Teslas, and feel the need to tell me (uninvited) how awful they are.

Objectively I think the 3 is better than the Y, but I just liked sitting in the Y more.

[Smokin]

44 minutes ago, ClearedHot said:

I probably would not do a lot of off-roading.  Mostly running errands, things from Lowes, hauling stuff back and forth to my hangar.  Likely building a barndominiumn and compound soon with enough solar/wind/batteries to be off grid.  Solar fuel cells have come WAY down so really want a system that powers the entire house for extended periods of time.  Being able to charge an EV for free is a bonus.  I need to go drive one and see what storage/hauling it allows.

Nice, I'm looking at a similar project next summer before the tax rebates expire, minus the EV.  Just not practical for my part of the country and lifestyle.  Are you doing both wind and solar?  I haven't gotten into the detailed planning yet, but I'm thinking the combo would be helpful when the weather is bad (dark clouds often equal lots of wind).

The EVs would have been great living on base as an LT.  Free "gas" for all of UPT.