So 254 miles (423 kms) is not realistic as we do not typically drive our EVs from 100% to dead. Realistically, it is more in the 360-380 km range. What worries me is if I tow with my model Y, I can only get a maximum of 110 kms so realistically about 90 kms (towing a 5’ x 12’ single axle...
I have been towing a 6 x 12’ enclosed single axle trailer this summer at 105 - 110 km/hr with my LR model Y with a weight of ~2500 lbs and I am getting ~120 km range, maxing out at 150 kms with no wind and slight elevation drop. Efficiency is ~27%.
Lack of adequate charging options (I live in Alberta, Canada)
- limited SC’s in AB, currently positioned along main corridors only, and designed for small vehicle access
- some current SC’s would be hard or impossible to access with a CT, especially with a trailer (i.e. Edmonton).
- I will not...
My recommendations in order of importance. The last one may not be a factory option, but more of a design recommendation.
- front charge port for easier charging while towing (include CCS connection in port for more high speed charging options)
- air lift kit option with up to 6” of lift.
-...
Yes...in Calgary, AB prices are $1.22/L (R), $1.41 (P), $1.20 (D). But check out Vancouver, BC as high as $1.51 (R), $1.70 (P), $1.37 (D)...according to the GasBuddy app. Ouch! Makes me smile when I drive by in my M3.
I would love to see CT specific SC’s at truck stops, card lock locations, and rest areas. Ability to use the mega charger infrastructure would be brilliant. That type of charging infrastructure thinking will start to win over truck owners.
Will Tesla aggressively invest in the installation of new SC stations that will consider the CT’s size, trailers, and rural locations. I live in Alberta, Canada and charging infrastructure will limit the CT’s ability to charge in areas such as Edmonton, off the major transportation highways...
I have a Ram 3500 Cummins crew cab long box with 6 seats and had to look a while to find one. Finding a used truck without a work style interior to fit our family of 6 was nearly impossible to had to buy new. If the CT did not come with the 6 seat option, I would not be interested.
Plan to primarily pull my 31’ toy hauler, haul dirt bikes and camping gear around during the spring and summer. Rest of the time, it will haul my family around to hockey practices/tournaments and on ski trips. Sure hope it’s a proper tow machine and Tesla installs superchargers off the main...
I personally would wait until closer to your delivery time to see if Tesla puts out a CCS adapter for the CT. The CHAdoMe, at least for the M3 is limited to 50kW but in reality I only see about 38 kW reaching my M3. 20-80% is typically greater than an hour and the cost is near double of a SC...
1. Seating for 6 (currently have a truck with 6 seats and regularly use all 6 seats)
2. 14 000 lb towing capacity (would like more, but this is my minimum...use this amount regularly)
3. Fuel savings potential
4. Large battery capacity
5. Supercharging network (also hoping for CCS adapter)
Edmonton, AB to BC border you will need to charge at campgrounds. I highly recommend 50A. I have charged my M3 using 30A but it is at 120V and is slow. Whitecourt, Valleyview, and Grande Prairie campground options. J-1772’s options at Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, but 50A at...