Lithium-Ion battery?

[Brandon002]

I highly doubt many people are driving Teslas in the winter. I actually have a buddy that works for Tesla, Tesla won't even let him drive his demo car in the winter. He has a jeep for that.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Brandon002

Now how many people drive Teslas in freezing temps and snow?

I've seen several Teslas (Tesli?) running around here in Coppell, TX during single digit temps.

FWIW, the new MB AMGs are running lithium-ion batteries.

[Brandon002]

Yep... You guys in Texas have it ROUGH in the winter.


Also, how many batteries are in a Tesla?

[puddinboo]

, even if it is a 100000 vehicle I wouldn`t want that battery, lithium sucks in the winter . the battery would have to have a built in heater to keep it warm up in the north here . I guess it would be alright if you just drive the vehicle in warm climates.
this from GM- Lithium-ion batteries have some drawbacks. They don't work well in very cold weather; they generate heat and need a way to be cooled; and they cost more than other batteries. But they are lighter and smaller for their power, so carmakers like them because they don't have to waste a lot of space on a huge battery.

[TiAgX5]

Here's a link on lithium-ion and cold. FWIW, I will not run the smallest/lightest battery, this can cause issues.

Lithium Pros » How does cold weather affect lithium batteries?

Quote....."ALL batteries will perform poorly in cold weather, regardless of whether they are lithium or lead-acid. In fact, a lithium battery will still outperform a comparably-sized lead-acid when the temperature drops."....... According to this you MUST use a comparably-sized lithium ion battery and NOT a small/light one in cold climates.

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by Brandon002

Now how many people drive Teslas in freezing temps and snow?

My Cousin drives a Tesla S or his PORSCHE 996.

[Helihover]

Originally Posted by Brandon002

I highly doubt many people are driving Teslas in the winter. I actually have a buddy that works for Tesla, Tesla won't even let him drive his demo car in the winter. He has a jeep for that.

There is a Tesla "something" right next to my work. They receive several cars at a time. I can see them washing them, and ?..... They also drive them around all the time and it's winter here. In fact I passed one the other day on the freeway while it was pouring rain. I heard Tesla is opening up something big up here in portland?

Lithium batteries, lipos as there called in the RC world, have been mainstream for about 5 years now. Yes it's a different type of lithium, but shares the same qualities. Lipos totally changed the whole seen. I predicted several years back that we would see this technology in automobiles. We will also see lithium powered electric cars soon. 40% of the weight with the same output and capacity = a serious advancement.

[puddinboo]

and if you read up on these lithium batteries ,more chance of explosion if something goes wrong ,its would be like a time bomb in your car.

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by Helihover

Lithium batteries, lipos as there called in the RC world, have been mainstream for about 5 years now. Yes it's a different type of lithium, but shares the same qualities. Lipos totally changed the whole seen. I predicted several years back that we would see this technology in automobiles. We will also see lithium powered electric cars soon. 40% of the weight with the same output and capacity = a serious advancement.

In RC, Li-Po ment micro.... Micro heli's , planes making them possible to fly in your backyard. Micro heli's as small as a dragonfly all possible because of the output of a very tiny power source. Who knows, maybe some day your Li-Po starter batery might be hiden in your key that you bring with you at all time and by simply inserting it in a power outlet , giving the necesary power to start your car.... No more weather to deal with. Sci-Fi ???? Maybe , i'm just having a star-trek moment lol

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by puddinboo

and if you read up on these lithium batteries ,more chance of explosion if something goes wrong ,its would be like a time bomb in your car.

True, and i hate recharging them for my RC toys, they also need to be stored in a "safe box" cause they can leak and catch fire. I've been using them for almost 5 years now and i never had one blow up or leak or catch fire even after nasty heli crashes. I'm sure 10 years from now those possibilities will be a detail.