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Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:19 pm
by Colonel Panic
Depends on what additional works (if any) are required, but it'll be ~£8k +. I remain to be convinced about their financial sense*, but I am happy to experiment & learn.

Having solar PV panels makes them much more attractive.

*For me, the payback period is likely to be 12+ years, whereas the PV panels will pay themselves back in 7-8 years.

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:31 pm
by PaulB
So that 8k includes PV. Not sure how effective PV are on an east/west aligned roof as ours is. I guess the payback would be longer.

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:56 pm
by Colonel Panic
No. That is "just" for the Powerwall (& associated wiring).

You can see how roof direction and slope etc effect PV production here. https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotla ... calculator

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:23 pm
by Miscellaneous
Sitting in the dark kicking myself for not maintaining the generator it crossed my mind how many won't be able to use their car tomorrow. :?

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:47 pm
by Mike Tango
I suppose be it petrol/diesel or electricity, history has shown that supplies at one time or another of either can be disrupted.

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:54 pm
by Miscellaneous
Indeed, however widescake power outages as now are likely to have a greater impact. Even with 3 quarters of a tank my range is approx twice an electric car with full charge and driving to fill up elsewhere is easier and quicker.

Not a reason not to buy an EV, just a consideration.

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:00 pm
by Rob P
Tesla v Audi Estate



Rob P

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:16 pm
by Miscellaneous
Not much competition if the Tesla has a flat battery. :lol:

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:24 pm
by Mike Tango
For the price of the Audi I’d just keep a second Model 3 fully charged as a backup.

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:29 pm
by skydriller
Rob P wrote:Tesla v Audi Estate


Tesla do an Estate/break??

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:50 pm
by Rob P
Not that I know of, but they do have that pick-up thing on the stocks

Rob P

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:03 pm
by AndyR
Rob P wrote:Not that I know of, but they do have that pick-up thing on the stocks

Rob P


Who in their right mind would buy one though?

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:26 pm
by Paul_Sengupta
With the rain and landslides here, this is my current electricity situation. If I stop posting, you'll know why.


Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:34 pm
by Miscellaneous
@Paul_Sengupta I empathise Paul. I did wonder about the red warning in your area of Wales (not that your other home area is faring well). FiL is in Barry, so we have been watching how it develops.

We are now back on grid after 7 hours down. Must get that generator running!! :evil:

Let's say I am glad I don't live in the south and own an EV having to get to work tomorrow. :wink:

Re: Tesla

PostPosted:Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:12 pm
by Paul_Sengupta
Getting to work? Not sure an ICE or EV would be suitable.





Maybe take the train.



Maybe not. Maybe this.