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patrick_y
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My Test Vehicle

My test vehicle had a computer screen that indicated all of the information about the vehicle. The car was about 70% charged when I got the vehicle. During my test drive where the car exhibited very aggressive driving, the car's computer said the car would run for another 68 miles with the kind of driving style I had been partaking. The car's computer also said that if I were to drive more normally (as in the super modest EPA cycle) the car could achieve another 188 miles in range (I don't remember the exact figure).

This is about what I expected, for instance if I had a sports car from Maranello or Sant'Agata and I were to drive it aggressively, the entire tank of petrol can be expelled in around 100 miles. However, if I were to drive in an extremely relaxed fashion, the vehicles can have a range of around 350 miles.

These electric cars are really meant for short trip around the town driving. Remember, you've only got a usable range of 240 miles which means you should never have to drive more than 200 miles or else you risk running out of juice.

I am an avid fan of Top Gear, but even I have to admit it is honestly just a show for entertainment, it isn't based off of science. As fond as I am of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond (aka "Hamster"), and James May; when pressured I have to admit that they're all terrible drivers but good comedians. If you want to see some world class driving, watch Tiff Needell on Fifth Gear, who was actually once a race car driver.

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