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Re:Tesla’s $10k-Cheaper Model S, X Are Software Locked for L... by macinjosh on Wednesday August 16, 2023 @04:57PM (#37153718)
Ok, so if you pay to unlock the higher capacity you then lose this recommended buffer?
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Re:Tesla’s $10k-Cheaper Model S, X Are Software Locked for L... by bryanlarsen on Wednesday August 16, 2023 @05:04PM (#37153823)
You gain the ability to charge the full battery rarely. Useful if you do a 400 mile road trip once a month, but not useful if you do a 400 mile road trip daily and want to protect your battery life.
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