CNN Replicates John Broder's Drive In the Tesla Model S

karlnyberg writes "Adding a third voice to the conflict between Tesla's Elon Musk and New York Times Reporter John Broder, CNN/Money's Peter Valdes-Dapena drove from DC to Boston (primarily to test the SuperCharger network). As he says in the article: In the end, I made it — and it wasn't that hard. ... As for the Supercharger network? Turns out that works, too.' He expands on this a bit: 'Looking back on the trip, it would be even easier if Tesla would install one of their fast-charging Superchargers along the New Jersey Turnpike. (These charging stations can fill up a nearly dead battery in Tesla's longest-range cars in about an hour, which is enough time to stop for a meal.) Tesla's working on that, spokeswoman Shanna Hendricks said. But the first priority was to install enough to make this trip, even if you had to take it easy most of the way. But I didn't have to take it that easy, which is good because the Model S provides a pretty amazing mix of smooth and silent performance along with brain-squishing acceleration. So even if you're not driving from Washington to Boston, it's an impressive car, all on its own.'"

Re:270 mile range seems good

[lorinc]

Forget about miles and think in kilometers. In Europe, we say that 640k should be enough for anybody.

Re:Problem with egos really

[j00r0m4nc3r]

That's only because he didn't circle around the parking lot until the battery was drained. That is the proper procedure as we all know...

Re:For the life of me

[Anonymous Coward]

But, the base price remains at $57,400. This is not a car for the masses... Who cares?

Perhaps the thirty million Americans who can afford it.

Oh, I know, you can't, and it's not fair. Why don't you go "occupy" a bathroom stall and have a good cry about it.

Re:How do we generate the power?

[dywolf]

oh its very green. unless it's been eating carrots. then its a bright bright orange.

Re:Problem with egos really

[6ULDV8]

> He admitted to driving pasta charge station

He didn't use his noodle when he should have.

Re:Problem with egos really

[yurtinus]

He's just saying the Model S is a failure as a car because it isn't a snowmobile.

Re:Problem with egos really

[yurtinus]

I don't want one and therefore nobody should want one. Not only that, but the company is evil for even offering them. Hell, the inventors should be put in jail for even thinking about them. And also, f you.