Reliability runs of EVs on Autoline

Fleet of ~10 'lectrics torured near 24/7 ie. All sorts of trip lengths; top-miles of several: ~250.000 ∑miles..
Fast charging maybe 3-5X per days; typ. runs LA-->Vegas, F-charges several times; run down to near-Min repeatedly. Very few 'problems' over these mondo runs, including battery-packs! (Surprising, no?)

Much of this time-share, so many styles of driving/little concern for Car's longevity, obviously.. overall it's clear that 'maintenance' $/year or lifetime: blows petrol-stuff AWAY.

..awaiting the $16K versions as must follow: it's the Gift which keeps on giving; lots of folks buying several, sub-leasing etc. New bizness of similar ilk seems on the ^ascent^
What's not to like?

The poor, superbly-built $30K-in'94 Acura Plutocrat ... simply the most meticulously-assembled machine I've owned (I spent some time peering all over/in it it, first weeks and never saw a Make-do 'bracket' or other sub-part); the engine compartment stayed pristine save for mere-dustable road stuff.. for Years (the airflow seemed almost designed to flush out the debris) ...Etc. But it's toast re what seems to be coming.

IF.. there's a Country-left functioning? ... here or abroad.

Post #428,960 by Ashton 5/12/19 2:57:21 PM 5/12/19 2:57:21 PM Reply	Reliability runs of EVs on Autoline Fleet of ~10 'lectrics torured near 24/7 ie. All sorts of trip lengths; top-miles of several: ~250.000 ∑miles.. Fast charging maybe 3-5X per days; typ. runs LA-->Vegas, F-charges several times; run down to near-Min repeatedly. Very few 'problems' over these mondo runs, including battery-packs! (Surprising, no?) Much of this time-share, so many styles of driving/little concern for Car's longevity, obviously.. overall it's clear that 'maintenance' $/year or lifetime: blows petrol-stuff AWAY. ..awaiting the $16K versions as must follow: it's the Gift which keeps on giving; lots of folks buying several, sub-leasing etc. New bizness of similar ilk seems on the ^ascent^ What's not to like? The poor, superbly-built $30K-in'94 Acura Plutocrat ... simply the most meticulously-assembled machine I've owned (I spent some time peering all over/in it it, first weeks and never saw a Make-do 'bracket' or other sub-part); the engine compartment stayed pristine save for mere-dustable road stuff.. for Years (the airflow seemed almost designed to flush out the debris) ...Etc. But it's toast re what seems to be coming. IF.. there's a Country-left functioning? ... here or abroad.
Post #428,970 by static 5/12/19 10:20:55 PM 5/12/19 10:20:55 PM Reply	People have been worried about battery life. Tesla made noise a number of years ago about investing in battery technology. It's now started to be reported that many Model S and X cars have no appreciable reduction - and in some cases, no detectable reduction in battery life over the 8 year (!) warranty of the car. Wade.
Post #428,972 by malraux 5/12/19 10:26:36 PM 5/12/19 10:26:36 PM Reply	I just wish they weren't so expensive Could still buy 2 cars over that lifetime at that price. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #428,987 by Ashton 5/13/19 9:07:53 PM 5/13/19 9:07:53 PM Reply	But could you live-with-self, considering? ... well-you-know. How about one car (well, in summer, I guess) + a bitchin-restored '53 Lambretta LD scooter?
Post #428,989 by static 5/13/19 11:56:38 PM 5/13/19 11:56:38 PM Reply	I think the car's lifetime is intended to be considerably longer. But the warranty is 8 years. Wade.
Post #428,992 by malraux 5/14/19 12:29:05 PM 5/14/19 12:29:05 PM Reply	My Subaru's was 7 years Just saying, they'll get a lot more traction once the price is attainable by people other than enthusiasts. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #428,997 by Ashton 5/14/19 2:45:33 PM 5/14/19 2:45:33 PM Reply	Noice simile :-)

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