Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer without larger batteries

Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by jsight on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @10:16AM (#19738527)

> Audi chooses to limit charging thresholds to preserve battery life and your conclusion is that they must have a rapidly degrading battery pack?

I mean, that would be a weird reason to limit it, but every other reason is weird too. 12% degradation over 100k miles would be pretty high. They've started with 12% degradation from the factory by design in order to avoid it!

I can't think of a good reason for this, tbh.

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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by Brakenshire on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @11:24AM (#19739299)

I suspect they desperately want to avoid further scandal, especially with electric cars because these are supposed to be turning over a new leaf after dieselgate. They're not sure exactly how well battery thermal management will work, so they choose a strict limit. I suppose if they find there isn't a problem they could relax it OTA. No-one complains if they get more later, only if they get less.

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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by codeulike on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @11:38AM (#19739455)

That is quite a good theory.

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