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Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Re: Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Post by kiba »

pixie_ wrote: post #2

Waiting 30 minutes is still a dealbreaker for a lot of people. How about switching out those batteries like propane tanks. I'll let someone else figure out the technical details of that.

You're going to complain about taking a 30 minutes break after a 2 hours drive? Also, if you charge your car every night, you should have enough range to drive to work.

Re: Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Post by timdorr »

pixie_ wrote: post #2

Waiting 30 minutes is still a dealbreaker for a lot of people. How about switching out those batteries like propane tanks. I'll let someone else figure out the technical details of that.

Elon has been hinting at faster-than-gas recharging rates for the past few weeks on Twitter. The Supercharger network upgrades are part 4 of a 5 part trilogy they've been running since April. It's widely rumored that part 5 will be battery swapping or something similar to enable ultra fast charging.

My guess: Superchargers will remain free as promised and the battery swapping will offer faster charging, but at a cost.

Re: Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Post by rurounijones »

timdorr wrote: post #4
pixie_ wrote: post #2

Waiting 30 minutes is still a dealbreaker for a lot of people. How about switching out those batteries like propane tanks. I'll let someone else figure out the technical details of that.

Elon has been hinting at faster-than-gas recharging rates for the past few weeks on Twitter. The Supercharger network upgrades are part 4 of a 5 part trilogy they've been running since April. It's widely rumored that part 5 will be battery swapping or something similar to enable ultra fast charging. My guess: Superchargers will remain free as promised and the battery swapping will offer faster charging, but at a cost…

5 part trilogy? He been reading Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy?

Re: Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Post by marssaxman »

pixie_ wrote: post #2

Waiting 30 minutes is still a dealbreaker for a lot of people. How about switching out those batteries like propane tanks. I'll let someone else figure out the technical details of that.

2 hours drive followed by 30 minutes rest sounds a lot like a non-Iron Butt-level motorcycle touring pace.

Re: Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Post by pixie_ »

kiba wrote: post #3
pixie_ wrote: post #2

Waiting 30 minutes is still a dealbreaker for a lot of people. How about switching out those batteries like propane tanks. I'll let someone else figure out the technical details of that.

You're going to complain about taking a 30 minutes break after a 2 hours drive? Also, if you charge your car every night, you should have enough range to drive to work.

If you think having to take a 30 minute break after 2 hours of driving ISN'T a big deal then you are way out of touch.

Re: Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Post by pixie_ »

timdorr wrote: post #4
pixie_ wrote: post #2

Waiting 30 minutes is still a dealbreaker for a lot of people. How about switching out those batteries like propane tanks. I'll let someone else figure out the technical details of that.

Elon has been hinting at faster-than-gas recharging rates for the past few weeks on Twitter. The Supercharger network upgrades are part 4 of a 5 part trilogy they've been running since April. It's widely rumored that part 5 will be battery swapping or something similar to enable ultra fast charging. My guess: Superchargers will remain free as promised and the battery swapping will offer faster charging, but at a cost…

If he gets the manufacturing costs down and the volume up, could the service possibly be cheaper than the typical $50 fill up? That would be a game changer.

Re: Elon Musk: Tesla network to triple by July, cross country travel by year’s end

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Post by SwellJoe »

pixie_ wrote: post #7
kiba wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You're going to complain about taking a 30 minutes break after a 2 hours drive? Also, if you charge your car every night, you should have enough range to drive to work.

If you think having to take a 30 minute break after 2 hours of driving ISN'T a big deal then you are way out of touch.

I drive long distances very frequently (I live in a motorhome, spent most of four years travelling full-time, and currently now travel about 3-4 months out of the year). I recommend this kind of pace, regardless of whether you need to fill up or not. It makes for a happier journey, and a more fulfilling one.

But, then again, gas stations aren't exactly where I want to stop for 30 minutes every two hours. My 30 minute stops are rest areas, local or state parks, interesting restaurants, lakes, monuments, etc. It's rare that I want to spend 30 minutes at a gas station.

So, while I think stopping for 30 minutes every 2 hours isn't a big deal, and I don't think I'm way out of touch. But, since I wouldn't get to determine where I stop for 30 minutes ever 2 hours in the current Tesla scenario, it is a big deal. Presumably, and allegedly, this 30 minute problem will soon fade. I'm impressed that a cross-country trip will be possible this year. That's amazing progress; I'm blown away by Musk's vision and ability to deliver it.

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