Tesla at 1.2M miles, only took 14 motors & 4 batteries.

[The Critic]

How do you think Tesla came up with new car so fast vs a traditional car company? They are doing rapid development faster than the traditional way.

Conceptually known as “minimum viable product.” Sort of.

 

[Torrid]

Conceptually known as “minimum viable product.” Sort of.

What? Tesla comes up with new models fast? Cybertruck takes 5 years to release and Tesla has the longest running modern refresh on models and they are half refreshes like VW does mid model cycle at the rate of a full model cycle? Tesla has yet to do a full revamp on any model. They've only done facelifts beyond minor mechanical and software changes.

 

[Trav]

What same defects? Keep in mind I've bought one Tesla and rarely have contact with Teslas I don't own these days other than seeing them on the road. I'm not in and out of 20 different cars these days not being in the business of servicing vehicles anymore.

Look at the video I posted. Google Tesla motor and battery cooling leaks.

 

[PandaBear]

What? Tesla comes up with new models fast? Cybertruck takes 5 years to release and Tesla has the longest running modern refresh on models and they are half refreshes like VW does mid model cycle at the rate of a full model cycle? Tesla has yet to do a full revamp on any model. They've only done facelifts beyond minor mechanical and software changes.

Tesla is a battery company that happens to make cars. Sure they look the same outside but the batteries have been updating faster than the industry.

 

[Ws6]

People keep wanting new things instead of mature things. The money spent on buying something is no longer a big portion of their budget like rent / student loans, and the common consensus in cars is they need to look good and be cool instead of last for a long time and easy to repair.

We get what we deserve by buying what we value or not value.

I want new things that are proven.

 

[Ws6]

Tesla is a battery company that happens to make cars. Sure they look the same outside but the batteries have been updating faster than the industry.

Tesla isn't even a battery company. They're a tech company (software). That is why their batteries are the ones in floods areas that catching fire, on 400v architecture, not working well with their new form factor, and are a nightmare to work on.

 

[Pew]

Only 14 motors?? *Laughs in Jasper reman"

 

[Revving2Redline]

I was just quoting 1/4 mile runs.

Running quarters in an electric car is going to eat up tires with all the torque. Give me a 1990's import where I have to be the driver and not the rider. I too much enjoy the thrill of basic tuning, shifting, etc.

 

[Ws6]

Running quarters in an electric car is going to eat up tires with all the torque. Give me a 1990's import where I have to be the driver and not the rider. I too much enjoy the thrill of basic tuning, shifting, etc.

Lol, no it's not. I've owned both ICE and EV, and the EV doesn't burn through tires any faster than a comparably driven ICE performance car.

 

[JeffKeryk]

0-60, qtr mile, 1/2 mile
Lambo Revuelto vs Plaid Track Pack

 

[Jokester]

0-60, qtr mile, 1/2 mile
Lambo Revuelto vs Plaid Track Pack

More along the lines of Trump vs. __________

 

[cptbarkey]

I wouldnt call 1.2 million miles in a Tesla an accomplishment, more of a psychopathic exercise in compromises.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I wouldnt call 1.2 million miles in a Tesla an accomplishment, more of a psychopathic exercise in compromises.

Or any car. But it is an accomplishment. But is the juice worth the squeeze?

 

[edyvw]

I'm not impressed either. 14 motors seems like a lot of motors to me. Even 7 motors seems like a lot, but hey if the guy in the video is a happy camper that's all that matters.

Almost on par with Chrysler 2.7 V6 from 20-25yrs ago.

 

[PandaBear]

I want new things that are proven.

Get a Toyota

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

How much does a battery replacement cost on a Tesla? The stuff I read claims anywhere from 5 to 22K

 

[JeffKeryk]

How much does a battery replacement cost on a Tesla? The stuff I read claims anywhere from 5 to 22K

It cost me $55K + tax + registration. But they threw in the new car...

Just kidding. I don't know anyone who has replaced a Tesla battery.

 

[oil pan 4]

My Nissan leaf has 140,000 miles on its motor. It will need new half shafts in 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
Funny how Nissan had this all figured out by like 2010...

 

[4WD]

My Nissan leaf has 140,000 miles on its motor. It will need new half shafts in 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
Funny how Nissan had this all figured out by like 2010...

Low HP = low stress …

 

[Ws6]

Get a Toyota

Proven to be reliable and good. Not "proven to have known issues that I can now try to fix or plan around." So that's a "never again" from me, unless we are talking 90s Toyota, which is just flat out peak automotive prowess.