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Originally Posted by Fak_Ork
This is a great post, and offers great perspective! Funny that you mention Magnetic ride control as this is the only mechanical option I would plan to add to that 1SS outside of the A10. I really like ICE, step-geared automatics and the feedback from a well engineered car or truck but I think I might be able to adapt pretty well to an EV with lots of HP. Range wouldn't really concern me even on my 3 to 4 times yearly 400 mile one way trips. I could plug in at the end location and hit a supercharger once in the middle without too much trouble.
The only thing I would question is that I've seen some information that pegs the departure point from full power more at 75 percent than 85 percent, which would be a big distinction. Road and Track was also able to clock the same 0-60 both at 75 percent and 100 percent in their tests although this was a then top-spec Model S.
Inside EV in the article below puts the loss at a very significant 64 HP but says that the decline starts at 75 so they compare 75 to 45 percent.
https://insideevs.com/news/381551/vi...ance-soc-dyno/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...gets-depleted/ |
Don't get me wrong, the car still feels quick at 40% charge but you can tell a difference as you should be able to feel 64hp with the butt dyno. You also do not get anywhere near the rated range in an EV when you are hammering on it but the same can be said for ICE based cars. The big thing that surprises most people is that the best practice is you charge to a max of 80-90% and recharge before you fall below 20% so your useable able is quite less than advertised. Tesla has some battery tech now where it is ok to charge to 100%, which should help and the range keeps getting better with low roll resistance tires, etc.
The big thing I think most will most when we are stuck with EVs is the character of the powertrain. The Tesla is quick but it is a pretty numb experience otherwise. The ZL1 roars to life, makes great noise and vibration that creates for more drama and excitement. The seating position, the gauges, the styling, aggressive stance, driving engagement, etc. It all matters and the sum of all of those characteristics is what makes a great car that you will remember vs. the ones you don't.