How far can I run by test driving Tesla MODEL S P85?

The popularity of Tesla MODEL S in China is really surprising. Although charging piles are not yet popular, they can often be seen in parking lots. But this electric car is still a mystery to us who are used to driving gasoline cars. How does it drive? How long does it charge? How far can it run? We will take these questions to experience Tesla MODEL S P85.

Let's review Tesla's powertrain first. Tesla adopts a three-phase four-pole AC induction motor with a maximum power of 3 16kw and a maximum torque of 600Nm. The transmission part adopts a single-speed gearbox, and the reduction ratio is 9.73: 1, so when Tesla outputs power, there will be no power interruption due to gear shifting, which eliminates the sense of frustration from the mechanical structure. P85, the tail sign of the vehicle, means that the chassis of the vehicle is equipped with 85 kWh battery pack and high-performance drive converter. This is the highest performance version of Tesla MODEL S at present.

After getting on the bus, I habitually looked for the ignition switch. The problem is that Tesla doesn't need to do this. The induction key will directly start the vehicle and eject the door handle. All we have to do is step on the brake pedal, then push into D gear and drive away quietly. If the vehicle loses power and needs to be started again, just press the brake pedal.

It's a little strange that the electric car says throttle. Maybe switch is more appropriate. The resilience of the accelerator pedal tends to be German, and I feel a little overwhelmed. This design is really necessary because it is too powerful. Because the reduction ratio is unchanged, there is no shift and shift process, and the action under the foot is directly converted into the change of torque. The torque of the motor does not need to be supported by the speed, and the throttle will be directly placed on the wheel to produce a strong push back feeling. When the vehicle swings slightly, ESP will begin to intervene. Tesla MODEL S P85 can accelerate 0- 100km/h in 4.4s, and we also achieved excellent results in 4.9s under the condition of insufficient power. If you talk about cost performance, Tesla should get a high score.

The braking system with energy recovery function has two gear adjustments. The high gear is similar to the B gear on the Volkswagen electric vehicle, with the highest recovery efficiency, but you can feel the obvious braking when you release the throttle, and frequent acceleration and deceleration will make the comfort somewhat discounted. Low gear is closer to gasoline engine sliding with gear, and the deceleration effect is not obvious, but it can also recover some electric energy.

Control is basically stable

After feeling Tesla's manic motivation, let's talk about his handling. Because the cruising range is about 360km, we have made difficulties in route selection. It's a big challenge whether it will make the electricity consumption too fast to travel to and from the mountain road of nearly 200 kilometers. Finally, we boldly pulled Tess into the mountains. When going up the mountain, the average power consumption did increase a lot, but when going down the mountain, the power recharge almost made up for the consumption when going up the mountain. The overall consumption was basically the same as that on the road, and the cruising range did not fluctuate much. Back in the city, we still have a cruising range of about 100km, which is very safe and there is no risk of pushing a cart.

Tesla provides four-speed suspension height adjustment and three-speed steering mode, and the suspension hardness cannot be adjusted. The suspension structure of front double wishbone and rear multi-link ensures the comfort and stability of Tesla. Since Tesla's shooting was carried out at the same time as RS5, it seems that Tesla is a bit too stable outside the power.

In the sport mode, the front wheel has excellent directivity, the steering wheel strength is also increased compared with the standard mode, and the road feeling of the front wheel is relatively weak. The advantage of the battery pack lying flat on the chassis makes it have perfect front and rear counterweight and low center of gravity. With 245 wide tires, it has a high limit in corners. Despite the strong power, Tesla still gives people a less lively feeling on the road. It can accurately complete all instructions and give you strong confidence in corners. The fly in the ointment is that it lacks some agitation and is too steady.

Practicality need not be questioned

Tesla adopts coupe's rear sliding shape, with a wheelbase of 2959mm, which is only slightly shorter than Audi A6L, so there is no need to worry about space. The tail is very smooth, a bit like a Jaguar, with a strong sporty atmosphere. Standard 19 inch, optional 2 1 inch 245 wide tires, which is another great weapon to enhance visual effects.

Apart from the multi-function keys on the steering wheel, there are only two buttons you can find in the car, one is a double flash and the other is a button to open the glove box. All functions are concentrated on the huge touch screen in the center, from controlling the air conditioner, playing music, adjusting the suspension to browsing the web. At present, this screen does not support the playback of network video, and the system does not support the expansion of APP, so the upgrade potential needs to be improved. In addition, the original Google Maps has been removed, because it cannot be used in China. There is no autonomous navigation system at present.

The skylight without sunshade is another major feature of Tesla, and the skylight area occupies almost the entire roof. Tesla official said that the skylight can block 98% of visible light and 865,438+0% of heat, so there is no need for a sunshade. The first half of the skylight can be fully opened and is also controlled by the central touch screen.

Tesla's interior space is absolutely spacious. The official rear hip space (leg space) reaches 1390.4mm, and the rear all-pass floor gives people a more spacious feeling. There is no complicated storage compartment design in the car, but two cup holders are designed at the central armrest in the front row, and the central aisle is a huge storage slot. A small storage compartment is designed on the center console, which can be used to place odds and ends such as mobile phones.

Because the driving motor is arranged on the chassis, Tesla can load luggage back and forth, and the rear seats can be laid down. Even the smaller front luggage compartment can easily accommodate articles the size of a boarding box.

Charging is simple and convenient.

Due to the pure electric drive, the charging process is essential. Tesla can use two charging methods, namely fast charging and slow charging. Tesla's charging interface adopts a hidden design, which is hidden on the side of the left taillight, which is somewhat similar to refueling when charging. You just need to press the switch on the charging handle, and the charging port of the vehicle will open automatically.

Tesla China Company has installed two super charging devices and several ordinary charging piles at the door, and now it can provide free charging service for car owners.

Charging with 400V super charging pile can charge 50% in 20 minutes, and the cruising range can be increased by nearly 180 km, which can meet daily needs and the waiting time will not be too long. From 0 to full charge, it takes about 1 hour to charge quickly. "Fully charged" here means charging to 80% of the battery capacity, which is to protect the battery. If long-distance driving is needed, you can manually adjust the charging amount to long-distance mode, which can increase the extra cruising range.

In addition, the owner can also choose ordinary charging piles and mobile charging bags to charge the vehicle slowly. At present, Tesla can install ordinary charging piles for car owners in its own garage or community basement, but it needs coordination between car owners and property. The charging time of ordinary charging piles is about 10 hour. The mobile charging bag can be connected to the household socket, but due to the limitation of domestic current, the charging time will be longer. The test drive is not equipped with a mobile charging bag.

Do you need to worry about electromagnetic radiation?

Tesla has a powerful heart (battery pack), and the maximum power of its motor can reach 3 10KW, and the acceleration of 0- 100m can be completed in about 4 seconds. It seems that its electromagnetic radiation value should be not small. Let's see what the test results will be!

Test results: Through the test, we can see that the electromagnetic radiation of pure electric vehicles like this is indeed higher than that of traditional fuel vehicles, but although there is some electromagnetic radiation, it is still much lower according to the standard value of electromagnetic radiation in public environment. Manufacturers have long thought of the problem of electromagnetic radiation, and they must have taken protective measures at the beginning of the design.

Different cars

Tesla has brought us enough freshness, and both the driving mode and the operating experience are different from the existing cars. It is still too early to lead the times. But Tesla provides a cheap choice for newcomers, trendy and maverick people. Whether it is popularization or practicality, Tesla has done very well.

The only inconvenience now is the charging problem. If charging piles can be popularized in major parking lots, Tesla's prospects will be bright. The technology of charging 50% quickly in 20 minutes is really impressive. Tesla can also make short-distance intercity trips. It is no longer a symbol, but a real production car, which can provide convenience, be fun to drive and be full of new ideas.