New Tesla Model 3 Debuts: Chiseled Design, 421-Mile Estimated Range

Re:New Tesla Model 3 Debuts: Chiseled Design, 421-Mile Estim... by garciasn on Thursday August 31, 2023 @10:23PM (#37346059)

With the recent news that Tesla had been overstating their range by more than 50% and the EPA estimates were similarly inflated, are the true ranges still going to be halved?

I have a vacation home and due to antiquated electric service and distance from charging infrastructure, we need the range to be closer to the estimated numbers with this new Model 3 to make it viable.

On a different note: when do folks feel we may start getting to gasoline car ranges which are around 450-480 miles for my two current internal combustion cars?

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Re:New Tesla Model 3 Debuts: Chiseled Design, 421-Mile Estim... by stetrain on Thursday August 31, 2023 @10:51PM (#37346225)

Teslas tend to meet their EPA ratings if you drive them like the EPA cycle, ie average speed around 45mph in mixed driving, or cruising around 60-65mph on back roads. Mostly the EPA test cycle is not very representative of interstate highway speeds.

If you want to see how a current EV would handle your trip plan it out on https://abetterrouteplanner.com

Even a standard 120v outlet will get you 40-50 miles added overnight.

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Re:New Tesla Model 3 Debuts: Chiseled Design, 421-Mile Estim... by mensetmanusman on Friday September 01, 2023 @10:05AM (#37351007)

https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201208/backpage.cfm....

Gas is 100x the energy density of batteries due to the physics. So it will be a while unless we want 8 ton vehicles on the road.

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