EV's need gas too - Tow with a Tesla?
Had to laugh when a buddy sent me this pic. Here's a Tesla on the side of the road somewhere, 2 gennys cranked, to charge his car so he can continue. And a big bucket of gas sitting there. Wow, is...
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Misjudging the remaining range when the needle is on "E" is not exclusive to electric vehicles, I'm afraid.
"Just put in fuel and go" can take HOURS waiting for someone to bring you some, especially if you don't happen to have roadside assistance.
In the meantime this fellow, or fellette, was able to start addressing the situation themselves immediately. By the time roadside assistance would have showed up, it's charged enough to make it to the next rest stop and charging station. 20 minutes later, they're back on the road.
Worst case scenario vs. worst case scenario. Fair is fair.
Keep that smug expression on your face long enough, it will stick that way.
"Just put in fuel and go" can take HOURS waiting for someone to bring you some, especially if you don't happen to have roadside assistance.
In the meantime this fellow, or fellette, was able to start addressing the situation themselves immediately. By the time roadside assistance would have showed up, it's charged enough to make it to the next rest stop and charging station. 20 minutes later, they're back on the road.
Worst case scenario vs. worst case scenario. Fair is fair.
Keep that smug expression on your face long enough, it will stick that way.
