Onsite Chargers For Track Days Tesla?
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Does anyone know of any UK tracks with onsite chargers, for doing track days? Or any that have superchargers right near the entrance of the track?
I have a Model 3 Performance.
Silverstone have replied and said I am able to use there 22kw chargers between sessions, which means If I start with 90% and use 20-25% of battery it'll take approx 45 mins to 1 hour, to recharge back to 90%. I know that's not going to be long on track, but it's better than nothing and will give me enough sessions in the day to make it worth it.
I have a Model 3 Performance.
Silverstone have replied and said I am able to use there 22kw chargers between sessions, which means If I start with 90% and use 20-25% of battery it'll take approx 45 mins to 1 hour, to recharge back to 90%. I know that's not going to be long on track, but it's better than nothing and will give me enough sessions in the day to make it worth it.
Ej1749 said:
I have a Model 3 Performance.
Silverstone have replied and said I am able to use there 22kw chargers between sessions, which means If I start with 90% and use 20-25% of battery it'll take approx 45 mins to 1 hour, to recharge back to 90%. I know that's not going to be long on track, but it's better than nothing and will give me enough sessions in the day to make it worth it.
The Model 3 will only charge at a max 11kW I think.Silverstone have replied and said I am able to use there 22kw chargers between sessions, which means If I start with 90% and use 20-25% of battery it'll take approx 45 mins to 1 hour, to recharge back to 90%. I know that's not going to be long on track, but it's better than nothing and will give me enough sessions in the day to make it worth it.
There's going to be a bun fight over this, some tracks will embrace it and as seen some are banning it.
https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/news-articles/a...
I have no desire to track my Tesla (it's a commute box), but I can see why others would.
What will ultimately determine it is finances, depends what happens with the cost of fuel over time.
https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/news-articles/a...
I have no desire to track my Tesla (it's a commute box), but I can see why others would.
What will ultimately determine it is finances, depends what happens with the cost of fuel over time.
dontdobends said:
I've heard that Brands Hatch have fast chargers on site or very near, Oulton Park Fast chargers around 10miles away.
Donnington Park nothing fast near!
Wet trackdays suit the car better, with the weight and good traction enjoy!
That’s awesome! Thank you! Do you ever go yourself? 😊Donnington Park nothing fast near!
Wet trackdays suit the car better, with the weight and good traction enjoy!
Ej1749 said:
dontdobends said:
I've heard that Brands Hatch have fast chargers on site or very near, Oulton Park Fast chargers around 10miles away.
Donnington Park nothing fast near!
Wet trackdays suit the car better, with the weight and good traction enjoy!
That’s awesome! Thank you! Do you ever go yourself? ??Donnington Park nothing fast near!
Wet trackdays suit the car better, with the weight and good traction enjoy!
Which properly helps the brakes, it will slide if you get giddy...
dontdobends said:
Excellent! How's far is the nearest charger from Oulton?
b0rk said:
dontdobends said:
About 10miles if you head north on the A49, on the motorway junction.
Isn’t the instavolt in McD’s Winford nearer, 120kw so approx 80kw for a Tesla. About 6miles IRC.dontdobends said:
Done a couple in the winter months in the work hack at Oulton and Donny, But sadly its been cold/wet.
Which properly helps the brakes, it will slide if you get giddy...
Haha Giddy is good!!!Which properly helps the brakes, it will slide if you get giddy...
How was it in terms of battery/charging, did you travel to the nearest chargers etc. Also, did you manage to get a good amount of time on track with charging etc?
Silverstone replied today and said that they will reserve me an onsite charger for the full day. It's 60pence per Kw - Which is pretty decent. Above the Tesla superchargers cost, but below the other net works like gridserve at what roughly 0.79+ per Kw which is an absolute rip off!
I've heard Porsche owners say running as low as 26PSI (On Track) on the exact same tyre and size 20" as mine... and everyone else's I suppose.
What pressures do people recommend for track use on the Non-Tesla MP4S, lets say on a dry day at 15 degrees?
I have what everyone else has, apart from mine are the Non-Tesla Michelin PS4s (no obvious changes in road noise... Tbh, I didn't notice any difference), but for everyday driving. My on screen recommended pressure when I bought the car were cold 39psi rear and 41psi front. It has recently changed to 42psi front and rear.... any ideas why???
Does reducing down to 26psi sound a little excessive specifically for the track 235/35/20 Michelin P4S. I know that will heat up to about 30psi, but some have even said to heat them up and then re-drain them back to 26psi by doing a quick pit, to let the air out. I can see this making more sense on a lower profile tyre.
I wanna try it as standard as possible, the only variable being the tyre pressures. Then, come back with some track tyres that will fit 235/35/20, as I am limited with that size - and some uprated street/track pads .... Then, a 3rd time with non road legal pads or a big brake kit with metal brake lines etc, and maybe a suspension mod
What pressures do people recommend for track use on the Non-Tesla MP4S, lets say on a dry day at 15 degrees?
I have what everyone else has, apart from mine are the Non-Tesla Michelin PS4s (no obvious changes in road noise... Tbh, I didn't notice any difference), but for everyday driving. My on screen recommended pressure when I bought the car were cold 39psi rear and 41psi front. It has recently changed to 42psi front and rear.... any ideas why???
Does reducing down to 26psi sound a little excessive specifically for the track 235/35/20 Michelin P4S. I know that will heat up to about 30psi, but some have even said to heat them up and then re-drain them back to 26psi by doing a quick pit, to let the air out. I can see this making more sense on a lower profile tyre.
I wanna try it as standard as possible, the only variable being the tyre pressures. Then, come back with some track tyres that will fit 235/35/20, as I am limited with that size - and some uprated street/track pads .... Then, a 3rd time with non road legal pads or a big brake kit with metal brake lines etc, and maybe a suspension mod
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