After having goal of getting a Tesla since 2012, finally have it. Trip to pick it up today was very eventful. The Mazda MX30 only has range of 200 kms under ideal conditions. When I left Sudbury at 5.30am this morning , range showed max 146 kms. I drove without headlights, heated seats off, heated steering wheel off, hvac off as well as stereo turned off. I ran out of power 15 kms outside of Parry Sound ( 165 kms ). Phoned Mazda roadside assistance and towed to nearest charging station. I had to charge for almost 1.5 hours. Made it to Tesla Barrie. After that the drive home was so much better, heat + stereo and back to Sudbury with 20% charge left. Charged to 90% at Sudbury Supercharger and when home plugged in and rest of charging at home. Very happy. One of the reason’s I did not keep the Mustang Mach-E or Mazda MX30 EV as I was not happy unless finally getting a Tesla. Sent from my iPad using Inside EVs
Of the nickel mine and refinery fame? I'm so old I remember when the 'Sunday Mail' published a hit piece on the Prius battery claiming they were the sole reason for the 1970s 'moon scape'. The old 'Top Gear' repeated that nonsense. Hopefully happy business news, there was a recent report that Tesla 4680 cells are using a higher nickel chemistry for more energy. Does your Tesla have LFP chemistry? If so, I'm very happy for you. After 5 years and 129,000 mi (206,000 km), my NMC 2170 pack is down 9-12% based on temperature. Bob Wilson
Congrats on your handsome, new ride! I never liked the M3/MY front end; the Highland fixes that. Had you ever run the MX30 "empty" before? Did it tell you that it might make the last 15 kms on the remaining charge? I thought Tesla owners restrict their charging to 80%. Will you be fully charging your new M3 (the way I do my 110-mile range MINI Cooper SE: ABC--Always Be Charging)?
It depends on the chemistry. The 2170 NMC batteries should normally limit to 80% charge except for rare, cross country segments. The LFP chemistry cells can charge to 100% with no problems. Bob Wilson
First and only time I ran “ MX30 “ to empty. ABRP route stated that if I stay at speed suggested in app, I have enough range . I have the newer LFP battery designed to charge to 100% . Now need to sell my J+ Booster 2 mobile charger as no longer using it. Dan Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
