0-60 in 2.5 seconds

[obi_waynne]

0-60 in 2.5 seconds - that's pretty impressive by any standards? Are there many production cars that reach this?

The figure was achieved in a Tesla Electric car? Is it as cool now? Surely electric cars have come a long way and with a 300plus mile range are worthy replacements to petrols and diesels?

Would you consider an electric car if it were this fast?

 

[Lunchmoney]

Yes. Yes I want a Tesla Model S. But I dont have near that kind of money

When we (the wifelet and I) are in a position to afford a new car we would consider an electric car at any speed to replace her around town hatchback.

 

[Rudders666]

Pretty sure the GTR does it in that kind of time

 

[Lunchmoney]

Are there many production cars that reach this?

Good list here.
Tesla are number 3, 6 and 18 from a list of 23. Plus top fully electric car

Pretty sure the GTR does it in that kind of time

It is a superb car, but number 11. Poor showing from Nissan

It's interesting to note that the top 2 are both hybrids but the Spyder can only do 12 miles in full electric mode. Showing that it is just a concession to green without really meaning very much.

Tesla all the way

 

[Rudders666]

Until they kill you crashing you into the side of a truck that the autopilot mode can't see

 

[Lunchmoney]

Until they kill you crashing you into the side of a truck that the autopilot mode can't see

Still a better safety record that anything else on the road The first know "autopilot" death in 130 million miles - compared to "normal" driving which sees a death every 93 million miles,in the US.

That particular incident to which you refer can be attributed to the driver. Even a fully automated system needs occasional checks by human operators. That crash was entirely the fault of the driver for also not seeing a bloody great tractor-trailer unit crossing his path! I've already posted today about idiots, so I won't rant about that again, especially as Mr Brown (the poor chap who was driving the aforementioned Tesla) was a smart man - his history and circumstances have proved that. The point is Teslas are very safe. Very safe.
/rant off.

Back on topic....

 

[Rudders666]

Still wouldn't have one. Lol

 

[Yugguy]

I'd have an electric Merc.

 

[obi_waynne]

When f1goes all electric it's time to convert!

 

[TCJBOLDIE]

When I saw the thread title I immediately thought of Steves Elan.

 

[obi_waynne]

The 34 year build time should be divided up and divided in to each quarter mile run he does.

 

[obi_waynne]

I imagine heat from the batteries and motor would be a big problem if you used this performance regularly.