Companies like Tesla can achieve 200+ miles per charge for their Roadster. Why is GM/Volt struggling to achieve only 40 all electric miles?
This is an inappropriate comparison of vehicles, price classes and technology. The Tesla Roadster is a pure EV with a battery capacity that is roughly 3 times that of the Volt’s battery pack. In order to achieve 200+ miles on a single charge, Tesla’s car: -Employs lots of expensive lightweight material like carbon fiber -Uses a much larger (and more expensive) battery pack (approx 50KwH vs the Volt’s 16KwH) -Only seats 2 people (Volt seats 4) -Only carries a 36,000 mile warranty for its battery pack (150,000 for Volt). Tesla claims the pack’s performance will not degrade significantly before 100,000 miles however. This suggests that Tesla allows their pack to be depleted more thoroughly in order to travel farther between charges at the expense of battery longevity. -Does not carry an ICE and generator (unlike the Volt). This allows the Tesla to use a bigger battery pack without a significant weight penalty. However, the inability to take a long road trip and range anxiety are major dis
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- There are other car companies, such as Tesla, who sell 100% electric cars that go 220+ miles per charge. Why is GM still ‘trying’ to develop a car that goes only 40 miles to a charge?
- With companies like Tesla motors in the mix boasting 200 Mile plus range will the VOLT be moving towards higher ranges, and why can’t they achieve them now?
- Companies like Tesla can achieve 200+ miles per charge for their Roadster. Why is GM/Volt struggling to achieve only 40 all electric miles?
