retart13
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I have a long commute in the midwest. About 15 days a month I commute round trip between 130-180 miles per day (about 2/7 days are 180 commute). I currently have a reservation for an R1T max pack (400+ miles?). Assuming at 80-90% charge with a worst case scenario reduction of 30% in winter driving, I should have about ~220 miles of range. I normally cruise on the highway at 80 mph, but will likely slow it down to a minimum of 70-75 mph. Unfortunately, there is no parked charging options as of now at work. My main concern is 180 mile roundtrip in adverse weather conditions...I assume I will probably need to stop on my way home. Otherwise, I plan on an L2 charger at home between shifts.
Here are my main concerns:
-battery degradation....on my worst days, I may use most of the battery. Will this affect me long term? See my next point
-I drive ALOT...about 32,000 miles/year (not necessarily by choice, and should decrease over the years.) I imagine I would have to charge to 90% which is less than the daily recommended 66%? I'd ideally like to get a good 4-5 years out of the truck before upgrading.
-this could theoretically get a lot better if we find out more with the "conserve" mode.
Should I wait until the battery technology matures in say 5 years before buying an EV. It seems like we are still some ways away from replacing ICE highway miles efficiency/range. That being said, I could save a good amount of money from gas and also drive a sick car. And I know before anyone else says it, the obvious economic answer would be a Honda hybrid vs Tesla M3 for work.
Is there any other points I am missing?
Thanks!
Here are my main concerns:
-battery degradation....on my worst days, I may use most of the battery. Will this affect me long term? See my next point
-I drive ALOT...about 32,000 miles/year (not necessarily by choice, and should decrease over the years.) I imagine I would have to charge to 90% which is less than the daily recommended 66%? I'd ideally like to get a good 4-5 years out of the truck before upgrading.
-this could theoretically get a lot better if we find out more with the "conserve" mode.
Should I wait until the battery technology matures in say 5 years before buying an EV. It seems like we are still some ways away from replacing ICE highway miles efficiency/range. That being said, I could save a good amount of money from gas and also drive a sick car. And I know before anyone else says it, the obvious economic answer would be a Honda hybrid vs Tesla M3 for work.
Is there any other points I am missing?
Thanks!
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