How often do you see a Tesla giving it any?
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V1nce Fox said:
Thought came to me earlier this week; I know theyre quick and powerful and all that, but i haven’t seen a single one accelerating or being driven with a bit of spirit on the roads in real life.
Is there a reason people drive them sedately so much?
Not often, but then they may be trying to get the best range.Is there a reason people drive them sedately so much?
V1nce Fox said:
Thought came to me earlier this week; I know theyre quick and powerful and all that, but i haven’t seen a single one accelerating or being driven with a bit of spirit on the roads in real life.
Is there a reason people drive them sedately so much?
The only one I've seen driven in anger was a Model S desperate to prove a point and overtake me in my Chimaera. Is there a reason people drive them sedately so much?
Yet when we got on the motorway he went back into Tesla mode.
A few weeks back, a guy in a Tesla pulled up next to me at the lights, and then floored it as soon as the lights went to green (the road merged into a single lane) however I think the acceleration took even him by surprise, as he nearly went into the curb (the road had a slight kink in it).
My mate gave me a lift in his when I went to buy my Boxster. I egged him on to kick it's brains in, and he duly did as asked. I was braced for the onslaught, but it took me completely by surprise and my neck took the brunt of it. It felt as quick as some of my bikes up to certain speeds.
Twice.
First time was a guy driving like an absolute cock, overtaking on an A road, pushing through a string of traffic approaching an urban area, to turn off a whole six seconds earlier than if he'd just joined the back. I was impressed by the instant response of the car.
Second time I was on the bike, had been let past a 5 series that was driving at a reasonable pace. A bit further up the road I was admiring the scenery and noticed the 5 series closing in with a model 3 behind it, neither were hanging around. I pulled over and watched the pair of them snake down the road towards Moffat; I quite like seeing other people having fun in a safe manner.
First time was a guy driving like an absolute cock, overtaking on an A road, pushing through a string of traffic approaching an urban area, to turn off a whole six seconds earlier than if he'd just joined the back. I was impressed by the instant response of the car.
Second time I was on the bike, had been let past a 5 series that was driving at a reasonable pace. A bit further up the road I was admiring the scenery and noticed the 5 series closing in with a model 3 behind it, neither were hanging around. I pulled over and watched the pair of them snake down the road towards Moffat; I quite like seeing other people having fun in a safe manner.
I think there are far more ICE owners who fret about 'range anxiety' on behalf of EV owners than they do themselves! 
I've seen Tesla's etc doing 180km/h+ on the A22 in the Algarve, Portugal where there is relatively no traffic. Most people have short commutes, even pushing it a Tesla can cope with that comfortably.
Range anxiety is a projected construct of some ICE owners. EV owners are generally not fussed, they know that for 99% of their journey's they don't need to worry about it.
I've seen Tesla's etc doing 180km/h+ on the A22 in the Algarve, Portugal where there is relatively no traffic. Most people have short commutes, even pushing it a Tesla can cope with that comfortably.
Range anxiety is a projected construct of some ICE owners. EV owners are generally not fussed, they know that for 99% of their journey's they don't need to worry about it.
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