Automotive research firm finds that Tesla has higher frequency of deadly accidents than any other car brand

Automotive research firm finds that Tesla has higher frequency of deadly accidents than any other car brand

  • JohnEdwaEnglish
    4•2 months ago

    Prius. Teslas are way too large and heavy for my tastes.
    Though preferably I’d swap my VW Up to an electric one, they were too expensive back when I got mine.

    As for the acceleration figure, I took it from this review:

    We haven’t tested a standard Tesla Model S for some time, but a 2020 model that we ran through our instrumented test regimen reached 60 mph in a blistering 2.4 seconds. You can expect roughly similar performance from the current standard Model S today. The gonzo Plaid version, which boasts a third electric motor and 1020 horsepower, reached 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds in our testing.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•2 months ago

      We have had an e-UP for 3 years. We have ended up driving more in that than in our “primary” car which is a Golf. Had an ID5 as a loaner once, and it was great to get our UP back instead. If only the ID3 could tow our 1200kg caravan, that would be an ideal replacement for the Golf some day. Most electric cars are too large and heavy for my taste as well.