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      09-11-2021, 10:28 AM   #40
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Originally Posted by hellrotm View Post
How many runs do they do in a day in? Autocross seems doable as you are limited to short laps. I know the Tesla owners running Laguna Seca deplete their battery over 30% over 5-6 laps. Some do still see reduced power towards end of sessions. Realistically 3 short sessions and car needs charging. They usually don’t go out for late day sessions. I’m guessing new battery tech will be needed for EV to become a viable weekend track car.
8-12 runs is usually the min.

They've been known to plug into an outlet during events. AutoX has a lot of downtime while you are working the course, so you can theoretically keep charging for the entire time your string is not running.
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