Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of driving range complaints

Re:Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of drivin... by detourdog on Thursday July 27, 2023 @11:07AM (#36894737)

I got an i3 with a range extender and a 2 gallon gas tank. The gas tank range can't exceed the battery range and still be an EV. I use the battery almost all the time but knowing I can gas and go 80 miles is great. I drove 1,400 miles to Florida and back. It wasn't noticeably worse experience than an ICE.

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Re:Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of drivin... by bumby on Thursday July 27, 2023 @11:41AM (#36895258)

I'm curious if they recommend purging the tank (or using the gas) periodically? Gas does expire.

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Re:Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of drivin... by avidiax on Thursday July 27, 2023 @11:50AM (#36895421)

They have a maintenance cycle that forces the engine to run sometimes. That uses up some of the fuel and keeps all the parts lubricated.

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Re:Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of drivin... by avidiax on Thursday July 27, 2023 @11:46AM (#36895360)

https://www.motortrend.com/features/how-to-hack-a-bmw-i3-for...

Your car probably has a 2.4 gallon tank, but it's been electronically limited to 1.9 gallons.

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Re:Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of drivin... by detourdog on Thursday July 27, 2023 @02:42PM (#36898270)

It depends on the model year/battery size. That was a US only implementation and as you know there is a work around.

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