EV's banned from racing @ Florida track (5 Viewers)

[stitcherbob]

The smart money is on the tesla. All wheel drive, impervious to atmospheric and track temperature changes and would run within.050 from run to run literally forever. That's why most tracks have banned them from competing against ICE race cars at money bracket racers. Plenty of articles on line about this.

I don't follow them so I did a Google AI search and here's the verdict:

Common Problems and Reported Issues Tesla Plaid

• Build Quality & Quality Control: Reports include significant cabin noise (rattles, squeaks), misaligned panels, wind noise, and issues with door handles.
• Electronic Issues: Reports of seat adjustment failures, malfunctioning door buttons, and issues with the center infotainment screen.
• Performance Wear: The high-performance nature of the Plaid leads to accelerated wear on components like tires, suspension bushings, and brakes.
• SRS/Airbag System: Some units have required multiple repairs for persistent Airbag (SRS) light issues.
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• Conclusion
  While many issues are fixed through, or via, software updates, the Model S Plaid has been subject to a high number of NHTSA campaigns, requiring prospective buyers to confirm all, particularly hardware-related, recalls are completed.

Key Issues and Recalls (Demon 170 - 2023):

• Spark Plug Failure: The primary recall involves spark plugs that can seize or malfunction, leading to engine misfires and Check Engine lights.
• Power Loss: Many owners reported the 1,025-horsepower engine failing to deliver promised performance.
• Recall Procedure: Dodge is notifying owners via email to schedule free dealer service to replace the spark plugs.
• Other Potential Issues: Some reports have indicated minor oil leaks and potential fit-and-finish issues.
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• Previous Model (2018 Dodge Demon):
  • Cruise Control: A recall was issued in 2018 for a potential issue where the cruise control could, in rare instances, cause the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate.

 

[GumbyWVU]

A capacitor

maybe a really, really long extension cord!

 

[stitcherbob]

maybe a really, really long extension cord!

Instead of dumping the laundry you end the run when a 1/4 mile of extension cord gets yanked out

 

[none]

A capacitor

Flux??

 

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The smart money is on the tesla. All wheel drive, impervious to atmospheric and track temperature changes and would run within.050 from run to run literally forever. That's why most tracks have banned them from competing against ICE race cars at money bracket racers. Plenty of articles on line about this.

Absolutely on the Tesla. Very few base Demons (not the 170 version) have cracked the 9-second barrier (and only then in ideal conditions with drivers familiar with how to launch them) while mid 9s in a Plaid is a piece of cake. BUT if you do try hot lapping one the battery is going to not only lose charge (and power) but thermal degradation will also become a factor. I understand it takes nearly an hour to bring one to full charge and allow the battery to sufficiently cool.

A Demon 170 vs a Plaid is a pretty close race. For what it's worth there's videos of these two cars racing one another all over YouTube. My biggest problem with the Plaid is that in spite of its power it's got no sex appeal at all, unless you believe something that resembles a Ford Fusion with a whirring 'exhaust' is sexy. A Demon doesn't have a problem in that area.

 

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Honest question - what's the difference between the battery in a full EV and a hybrid? The size of the battery? Is it volts/watts/amps (not an electrician so I don't know which one makes it dangerous)

About 800 pounds, 400-800 volts compared to a hybrid's typical 150-300 and about 5X as many amps. And here's some actual data on IV fires - in the US, raw data indicates engine related ICE vehicle fires outnumber EV battery related fires by a factor of 60 to 1. But it's like jet airliner crashes - they're rare but when one happens it's generally catastrophic.

 

[ironpony]

About 800 pounds, 400-800 volts compared to a hybrid's typical 150-300 and about 5X as many amps. And here's some actual data on IV fires - in the US, raw data indicates engine related ICE vehicle fires outnumber EV battery related fires by a factor of 60 to 1. But it's like jet airliner crashes - they're rare but when one happens it's generally catastrophic.

Although it is probably a factual statement how many ICE vehicles vs. EV's are there ?? with over 95% being ICE fires would be proportionately much less than an EV