20-08-2023, 07:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 20-08-2023, 07:06 PM by Cobaltblue.)
(20-08-2023, 05:26 PM)Mark Hennessy Wrote: I had a brief ride in a Model 3 a while back. When my friend gave me notice that he was about to demonstrate the acceleration, I didn't really take it very seriously. But I immediately realised why - I've never experienced acceleration like that in a road car. It's a dual motor, so something like 4.4 seconds to 60, and well over 400BHP. But of course, it's not just the power - there's none of that waiting for a turbo to spin up, or an auto box to pick a gear - it's just instantaneous and relentless, and makes traditional ICE sports cars look rather silly with all that complexity and noise.
Yes mine is also the twin motor I could not justify the extra cost of the performance model with its 0-60mph of 3.5 seconds (mine is 1.3 seconds slower) as I was more interested in the range and the performance model has a lower range despite the extra cost.
I have had one or two try to get me to launch but I really cant be arsed. I did make an exception for a particularly noisy souped up Golf.
I had test drives in the IONIC 5 the Polstar 2 and the SKODA ENYAC as we have many electric cars kicking around at work ( we sell EV chargers up to 380KWH) I had a spin around the block in most of what's available over the last 2 years or so.
I'll see how I get on but so far its pretty good, its also one of the easiest cars to drive. There is pretty much mothing to do but steer and press the go pedal you almost never need to press the brake pedal.
Cheers
Mike T
It's rare and desirable
