Going to have a look at the Tesla Model S in a couple of weeks and will try and get some pics/vids while there. Have spent a bit of time lately looking at the state of the EV market and the next 5 years should bring about some interesting changes if the battery tech advances come to fruition.

Anyone already had a go in a tesla?

Have a look at this thread, Page 14.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/265813-richards-leaf-going-electric/

Yes, as per my thread above.

Too much hype surrounding it IMO.

Very advanced car, but I spend my time inside and the interior is poor for the cost.

Maybe most people don't see it because they are fixated on the 17" touchscreen.

I had a deposit down for a year, have asked for it back.

Once you get past the instant acceleration which shocks people (I have an EV so expected it) it's quick but ultimately heavy and a bit lifeless to drive.

IMO.

Remember the test cars are usually the 80kWh Performance Plus cars too, so with a few essential extras like the tech pack you are knocking on the door of £90,000... And it feels like a £30,000 BMW/Merc/Audi inside other than the fancy screens.

Hi Richard

 

had a good read through your post, very informative  I have no intention of getting one, just keen to find out more about the tech and have a go.  As much as we are petrolheads (dieselheads?) electric WILL one day be it!  For a commuter (50miles tops?) that can charge at work it is a no brainer even with the current crop of vehicles as you can drive more or less for free (a.t.m. ),  As the longer range options start to appear and the fast charging infrastructure improves we will see more salesmen driving them as the P11D is 0% for the next 2 years then up to 5% iirc (even the Tesla fully specced at £90k would be £4500Benefit).  If you switch to Ecotricity for your household gas/electric you can currently charge for free at any of their charging points (lots of services and Ikea)  OBVIOUSLY the tax man will catch up eventually and find a way of taxing vehicles per mile driven but till then it helps drive the adoption much like LPG except that people were wary of "Conversions" whereas buying an EV from a main dealer is a different experience. (worse imo having had three cars converted )  

 

For me it all boils down to the cost per mile. on LPG in The Skip I am around the 9-13ppm mark but thats because its bought and paid for and as long as it keeps going its good.   I know the interior is not going to be anywhere near the Lexus, as even at ten years old that thing still feels like a very nice place to be

sorry for the smiley abuse in that post :P