In a recent account shared by a Tesla driver, the perception of lengthy charging stops for electric cars was put to the test.
Embarking on a 1,000-mile journey, the driver aimed to debunk the notion that electric vehicles require hours of charging time.
Tesla driver experiments with charging the vehicle's battery for a 1,000-mile trip
A Tesla driver shared his experience of stopping for battery charges during a 1,000-mile trip. The driver aimed to dispel the misconception that electric cars require hour-long stops for charging.
With the ongoing debate surrounding the range of electric vehicles, the increasing number of charging points has become crucial.
The duration of charging depends on whether the driver is merely topping up or going for a full recharge.
Tesla claims that just 15 minutes of plugging in can provide a charge that offers up to 200 miles of range.
To put this claim to the test, the Tesla driver embarked on a trip from Ohio to Florida, meticulously planning each charging stop along the way.
After calculating the total time spent refilling the battery, it was revealed that the driver had to charge the car for a total of 126 minutes, slightly over two hours.
Throughout the journey, there were seven stops made to replenish the battery.
However, not everyone was convinced by these findings.
Some skeptics argued that hybrid cars only require stops every 500 miles, which would reduce the number of stops to just two for this 1,000-mile trip.
In response, the electric car driver pointed out that when factoring in breaks for food or restroom use, the time spent was quite similar, unless one possesses an "iron bladder."
Critics also expressed concerns about the perceived excessive number of stops during the journey.
However, proponents of electric cars argue that many motorists take regular breaks to stretch their legs, find something to eat, or simply leave the driver's seat for a while.
These breaks are seen as necessary for long trips, regardless of the type of vehicle being driven.
Home outlet takes longer compared to a "supercharger" station.
It is important to note that charging an electric car from a home outlet takes significantly longer compared to using a "supercharger" station.
Tesla estimates that a wall connector provides around 44 miles of range per hour of charge.
While this option may be more cost-effective, there is also the alternative of investing in a "powerwall" battery, which utilizes solar panels to store excess energy for charging the car.
