Dodge going Electric

[Carguy49]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

My daughter just purchased an extended mileage Tesla (332 miles), as far as durability, we will see.

Thanks Eddie for the info. My kids live in Boise, Idaho so the trip is just about 500 miles. I would have to stop and re-charge somewhere along the way - not practical. I assume the re-charge would take a few hours. I'll stick to a gas vehicle for now, thank you.

[Paul Sarvas]

Originally Posted by Carguy49

I assume the re-charge would take a few hours. I'll stick to a gas vehicle for now, thank you.

From Tesla site.

Public Charging
When away from home, Tesla Superchargers and Destination Charging networks have you covered. You can locate Tesla charging stations through your touchscreen, via navigation and on the Tesla Find Us map.

Supercharger stations are placed on well-traveled routes and dense urban centers, allowing your car to charge to 80% in about 30 minutes. Located near helpful amenities like coffee shops and travel plazas, Superchargers are designed to charge quickly and get you back on the road.

Tesla’s Destination Charging network allows you to charge at thousands of convenient charging locations like local shopping centers, parking garages, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality locations.

Find a Destination Charger or Supercharger near you.

If you plan on using chargers outside of the Tesla Network, keep the included J-1772 adapter in your car to expand your charging options.

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[Tom Meyer]

So are these charging stations free power or do they charge you?? Tom

[Paul Sarvas]

Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

So are these charging stations free power or do they charge you?? Tom

If you charge at a Tesla supercharger, the cost is typically about $0.25 per KW if you purchased a Model S or Model X after January 2017. Supercharging is free for cars purchased before, January 2017. The average supercharger cost of $0.25 per KW also applies for Model 3. A full recharge to about 250 miles of range costs approximately $22.00. More typically, a half charge (150 miles of range) would cost about $11.00. Cost varies based on the region of the country and local electricity rates.


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[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Carguy49

Thanks Eddie for the info. My kids live in Boise, Idaho so the trip is just about 500 miles. I would have to stop and re-charge somewhere along the way - not practical. I assume the re-charge would take a few hours. I'll stick to a gas vehicle for now, thank you.

The Tesla Charging Station take about 20 minutes to charge to 50%, 40 minutes to charge to 80%, and 75 minutes to 100% on the original 85 kWh Model S. Stop have lunch and drive on.

[John Dinkel]

5 minutes to fill up a car with gas and no government subsides.

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by John Dinkel

5 minutes to fill up a car with gas and no government subsides.

I have a 28 gallon on my truck, takes more than 5 min to fill it up and I have never had a NASCAR team come out and fill my tank. Oil Change International estimates United States fossil fuel exploration and production subsidies at $20.5 billion annually. At least, if you buy an EVA the state and Feds pays you via tax break.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

Oil Change International

Made up of a hard-core group of left-wing intellectuals.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

The Tesla Charging Station take about 20 minutes to charge to 50%, 40 minutes to charge to 80%, and 75 minutes to 100% on the original 85 kWh Model S. Stop have lunch and drive on.

How is the electrical power being generated that is being sold and/or given away at the Tesla Charging Stations? Highly toxic solar panels or bird-killing windmills being driven by the wings of angels?

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

How is the electrical power being generated that is being sold and/or given away at the Tesla Charging Stations? Highly toxic solar panels or bird-killing windmills being driven by the wings of angels?

I live in the Palm Springs area of SoCal, about 85 percent of the older homes, schools and government buildings have solar panels, new construction are mandated to include them in the price and the west end valley has over a thousand windmills and more being constructed. The fact that cadmium can be washed out of solar modules by rainwater is increasingly a concern but in my area, rainfall is less than 5 inches per year with almost no humidity. The internal combustion engine will go the way of the horse and buggy, the big three are already moving in that direction. The EPA is already taking steps to in Washington state and California with recycling programs to protect the environment.