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  1. S

    Chill mode impact on range?

    Any info to answer this question with supporting data? Asking for a friend. :). Actually, hoping the answer is yes and chill mode makes its way to model 3.
  2. A

    Remotely activate Energy Saving mode

    Was thinking about vampire drain (M3OC has a topic about excessive drain, also reports from Norway). And I came up with just a software update. Tesla could add power saving (with connection drop) mode selection in the app (to all models, S, X and 3) So if vehicle is left alone for long, owner...
  3. Cripps

    Can someone explain Range Mode?

    hi there I am considering a Model S and comparing 100D and 75D. I wondered what effect range mode has and can't seem to find much written. I imaging 100D owners might use this feature less frequently than 75D owners. a) what does Range Mode affect? As far as I can tell: - Battery is heated to...
  4. jmnieves

    Keeping MS plugged into HPWC...still having vampire drain

    I just took delivery of my MS75D a little over a week ago. Due to recent snow storm I haven't driven my MS in almost 2 days so it's been parked in my insulated garage and plugged into my HPWC. I recall after parking my car the app telling me that my charge completed with a range of about 226...
  5. C

    Range Performance in East Coast cold snap

    Watching from UK where my range tanks when it heads below 40deg...how on earth do Teslas fair when the mercury hits sub zero? Would love to hear range performance in current East Coast temperatures. Keep safe everybody, btw.
  6. Big-T

    So....any thoughts on when the SR cars will ship? And if they will just be software locked LR cars?

    Like the title says, now that Tesla has given their Q4 guidance and they're shipping LR models to all states for previous Tesla owners does anyone have thoughts on when they'll start shipping the 220 mile standard range version? Also, any thoughts on whether they'll just software lock the...
  7. sdugan99

    First "Real" Road trip in Tesla

    Just completed our first real road trip in my MS90d. We had down a shorter trip that required one stop round trip but this was the first with multiple stops. Trip was from Elkridge, MD to Isle of Palms SC. Total miles was 1600 at and avg 345kw. This includes daily driving while in the...
  8. kbeckley

    Pearson Airport 10day cold soak

    Thought I would let others know what to expect if the left their car for an extended period outside in cold conditions. We left our model X at Pearson from the 23rd of December to January 2nd. I did a range charge before we left and parked it with 420km remaining. There was 243km when we got...
  9. sauce

    My Model S Road Trips in -25C average weather

    Cliff notes, this is gonna be a long read: Cold weather battery management: check Cold soaking battery to -20C: check Charging battery with 120V at -27C: check Figuring out how to defrost windows: check Folks, So far I've driven around in my 90D for 3 months and like everyone else I am...
  10. D

    Range anxiety after almost 5 yrs??

    I've owned my Model S since March 2013. P85+ with 135K miles. The range estimates have always been accurate, and I've driven into my garage to charge with 1 or 2 miles showing on the display many times. Any range anxiety dissipated after a few weeks of ownership... UNTIL last Friday. I was...
  11. selfbp

    Keeping battery preheated?

    I’m up a few times throughout the night(s) and was wondering if it would be beneficial to use the new preconditioning battery feature on firmware “.50” for an hour or so throught the night. It’s getting into the 10-20* range in the evenings here now so would it be beneficial to give some warmth...
  12. Kbra

    Supercharging a Model 3

    So I picked up my 3 yesterday at the Fremont Hub. Supercharging wasn't necessary to get home with the long range but I wanted to show those with an S\X and non owner's (yet) how simple it was, even with paid usage. Let me know if there's any thing else you want to see. I'll be adding more...
  13. Duffer

    Trying to Determine My "Normal" Battery Usage on a Warm Winter Day?

    We have just over 700 miles on our S75D and I am still trying to figure out our range parameters. Scenario: 57° sunny with no wind, Full Regen, Climate off, Windows/Sunroof closed, Headlights off, 65 mph freeway driving, Increased elevation of 30 feet over 35 miles with an indicated 174 miles...
  14. wallstguy

    Real World Range During Harsh Canadian Winters (-18C/0F)

    With winter out in full force, I finally had a day where I've been out driving all day and arrived home with 0% battery! (Just made it haha!) Background: Model X AP2 75D - Charged to 90%, and got to my car in the morning with 335km on the battery (was 340km in the summers). Had 1-2 passengers...
  15. outdoors

    24 hours of Model S Just flawless performance and comfort

    Did a road trip from Ann Arbor MI to West Palm in 24 hours. 1350 miles Left at 3am. Arrived at 3:15am. Ok so 15 minutes more than 24 hours. Hit the following Super Chargers: Grove City Charleston Wytheville Columbia Savannah Kings Island Port Orange Melbourne (10 Min) Still no meter. Just...
  16. ishareit

    Precondition battery iOS app update out

    Exciting
  17. H

    Strangest item Towed?

    Hi, I had a wireless networking project at my house, and a friends house, that really required a boom lift. We tried a 34 foot (available in Tucson), but could not reach what we needed to reach, and had to rent a 50 foot tow behind lift in Phoenix. Towed both the 34 and the 50 footer with the...
  18. M

    Battery Efficiency | Range

    Hello, i am a newbie Model X 75D owner (20" stock wheels). I've noted that the best "efficiency" (#miles driven/mile range used) I can get, with good weather and conservative driving is 80-85%. Now that it's gotten colder in Wisconsin (temps ranging from 10-40 degrees F), my efficiency is...
  19. ModelS1079

    5 Year Ownership Experience

    5 Year Ownership Experience (Moderator’s move this thread if already exists, please). As 2017 rolls to close, many of us have now experienced five years of ownership of a single Tesla. This is perhaps the key metric for all cars and car companies: the five your ownership experience...
  20. DMC-Orangeville

    University of Waterloo Research: could triple range

    Research at University of Waterloo claim: "Battery research could triple range of electric vehicles" Nice if true; a major score.... Battery research could triple range of electric vehicles | Waterloo News
  21. kiwiguy

    Tesla Semi as mobile SuperCharger?

    How about the Semi becoming a mobile SuperCharger? Just the cab or with a few additional battery packs? Say it could provide an emergency 10kW charge in 5 mins to get you 25+ miles to get home or to a charger. Also could provide valet opportunity charging when you park your car. Could easily...
  22. FlyingCookie

    Snow + RWD = No Good!

    Okay, so a short excerpt from my trip this week. Nashville to Orlando to Charleston and then back to Nashville, tonight. (Just got home) All was well in Charleston, rainy, but not bad. Expected snow as I got further north, but I was not prepared for the mess I ran in to... This was my first...
  23. ishareit

    My recent road trip from Bay Area to Vancouver, BC and back

    I took a road trip from Bay Area to Vancouver BC (and Whistler) and back during Thanksgiving week and here are some notes from the trip. Sorry for the long post, but hopefully someone will find something useful from these notes for their trip. Trip stats: Model S75RWD Sept 2017 build with 19...
  24. J

    Cold weather charging stats

    I'm planning a road trip tomorrow to 80% of my range, so I want to prewarm the car before setting off to maximize range. I did a little experiment this morning to see how charging in cold weather would affect the total charge time, so I could figure out when to start charging to have the car...
  25. voyager

    What's the yield of regenerative braking during stop & go traffic?

    Can't seem to get a clear answer on this. The ability to win back energy during braking is one of the nicest feature of EVs of course. However, many cars spend a lot ot time getting stuck in stop and go traffic each day. Therefore my question. See if you can fault my way of reasoning. During...
  26. Superendo

    Beginner wil met MS 75D op wintersport( Zwitserland)

    Goedemorgen, Gisteren hebben wij onze eerste en nieuwe MS 75D opgehaald uit Tilburg. Mooie belevenis zoals jullie al weten. In februari gaan wij voor het eerst op een lange trip. Wij gaan naar Grindelwald. In beide opzichten spannend. Lang geleden op de ski’s gestaan. Wij rijden midden...
  27. ForeverFree

    85D -- AP1, Load -- May Soon Be Available

    IMG_7049 by ForeverFree posted Dec 2, 2017 at 4:15 PM EV tax credit developments may accelerate my move to a 100D (for long winter trips to snow country). My 2015 85D would be a terrific purchase: Midnight Silver Beautiful condition -- Opti-Coat Pro, only minor road chips Next Gen leather...
  28. anicolao

    Range impact of 19" vs 20" snows

    Has anyone measured the wh/km or range impact of the 20" Pirelli Scorpion snow tires vs the 19" ones on a model X? I am driving in Ontario where frankly the roads are usually dry and the weather is warm (~ -5 C road temperature is usual), but I need the snow tires because on roughly a monthly...
  29. gregtopf

    Disappointed with cold-soak battery range (no garage) Or is it just me?

    I've had my MS 75D for a few months. Got it late summer. I have roughly a 15 mile commute (each way) to work. During the summer, I'd have to charge up roughly 1-2x per week depending on what errands I ran outside of work. Wasn't a big deal. Now that it's been getting cold-ish (we have had a...
  30. I

    Semi 110v charging?

    Just Kidding! I’m guessing if it was offered to keep it “topped off” at home for private owner, adding 1KW/hour to an empty 1MW battery (with 25% loss) only short 5-6 weeks to fully recharge. ;) More serious note: if this becomes an RV chassis in a few years, my calc says empty to full on a...
  31. A

    Taking Model S 100D on a Scottish Highland adventure - advice please!

    Hi everyone, My name's Alistair and I'm a freelance tech and automotive journalist. Next weekend, I'll be heading from London to the Scottish Highlands in a Model S 100D borrowed from Tesla's PR division. I've driven several Teslas before, S and X, have used Superchargers etc. But I've not...
  32. W

    Take me to school. Diff between 85D and P85D

    Hi folks. Angela and I are getting schooled up on the S in case we decide to get a used one instead of a New 3. We are currently looking at the 85 series. Why is the range so much higher on the non P. Looking at two on the Tesla website and seeing quite the discrepancy. What are the primary...
  33. S

    Sudden Increase in Consumption Rate

    Hey Everyone, In trying to keep my thoughts and your read organized, I broke it down into sections. Thanks for your help! BEFORE I got my brand new Model X 100D in early September. Except for minor trim issues that I decided to leave be, it was the car my wife and I dreamed of. Over the last...
  34. Gunfus_r

    Canadian range thread

    I saw a range discussion on the general Model X and where people post their range. Haven't found a chart yet, but I think someone with good charting abilities can create a chart that shows average temp (of the day like -1), type of driving (highway/city), average speed, tesla model, wheels size...
  35. Haxster

    The Solar Semi Range Extender

    While putting solar cells on passenger EVs doesn't make a whole lot of sense, it may be more practical to put them (and maybe some storage) on the trailers that electric Semis pull. Think about it: Lots of flat surface area Typically in the sun a lot Appearance is not an issue Even when not...
  36. L

    Lets work out the Tesla Semi-Truck Technical Specs

    Hi All! As all of us here are aware, I think the reveal of the new design was impressive along with the range and 0-60 times. What I think we can all have a go at on this forum is to work out the technical specs of the Semi-Truck as I think these will no be disclosed for a while, it will help...
  37. M4guy

    Potential new Tesla owner :)

    Hello chaps, total Newbie here (my apologies i know it can be annoying) I’ve gone through some basic numbers and it’s looking like the savings would be pretty big if I were to move to a Tesla. I currently have a Bmw M4 (weekend toy which I occasionally use for work too) and a Honda Insight Mk2...
  38. J

    Dual motor "gear" ratios?

    Is there a resource that shares the gear ratio of each motor on the dual motor Model S? I'm wondering if the front motor has a longer ratio. I believe if it did it would help with high end speed and efficiency/range.
  39. sakimano

    How accurate (relative to other batteries) is the stated range when full?

    I have a first Gen 70D. When full my battery says I can go 381 kms (237 miles) My 70D has 68.8 actual usable battery. This means the calculation to come up with 381 is a slightly optimistic 180 wh/km (288 wh/mile) Based on what we know about some of thr other Tesla battery actual usable...
  40. T

    MX60D - shows >5% battery degradation after 14K miles

    Recently calibrated the battery, took it down to 5% before charging full, range shows 190 miles after full charge. Purchased the car late Dec last year. My charging/driving habits: -Charges mostly at home with 13A/240V to 90 - 100% charge -No more than three extended road trips super...
  41. W

    60D owners, range at 90/100% SoC

    First with the price drop, now the uncorking, there's not many 60Ds out there anymore. Those who still have one, what's your rated range when your 60D is charged to 90% and 100%? When mine was brand new, my 100% rated range was 349km. Now with 4100km on the odometer, 4 months after delivery...
  42. K

    Saw the New Nissan Leaf 2nd Gen - Not a bad car at all...

    So I was wondering around Ginza the other day and walked into the Nissan Building and wow, I didn't know the 2018 Nissan Leaf redesign was out! I know comparing the Leaf to Model 3 is like, comparing an apple with uh... cantaloupe, but... The styling was not bad (compared to the previous...
  43. SnowFlyer

    Model S100D Aux 12V Aftermarket Seat/Steering Wheel Heat?

    Hey all, so I have been looking for a good deal on a S100D and after looking at new Tesla inventory for a the past couple of months I realize I have passed up some really good buys just because I want the Sub Zero package and I have yet to find a less expensive S100D with all the other options I...
  44. selfbp

    Charging Percentage Poll

    Just wanted to get some numbers to see what everyone charges to! Vote to see what everyone is doing! My bets are on the widely 'unofficial' recommended 50-70% range, yet regardless not all feel this way, so let's see! Personally, I charge to 70% every night so I'll be at about 40-50% when I...
  45. jtpassat

    LR model range being undersold and more!

    Tesla could be underselling Model 3’s range and charging capacity, reveals EPA document "In the case of the Model 3, the document reveals that the vehicle achieved an EPA-cycle range of 334 miles (537 km), but Tesla asked the EPA to lower the official range to 310 miles." AND “The vehicle is...
  46. K

    Accuracy in Battery Consumption

    All, Recently I had to do a trip to the north of Auckland/NZ, and decided to measure how accurate range values are on a 2017 MX 75D. TLDR: its impressive. Details I charged to 90% (301km). The trip was about 110 kms in each direction. 70% was on motorway or highway (80-100km/h limit, dual or...
  47. Bebop

    Battery Range Upgrade?

    For any recent new owners. Does anyone else have this on their sticker of their car? I’ve never seen this on a sticker. The “Battery Range Upgrade”. What is that?
  48. D

    80,000 miles and counting.......

    Next month It will be my 4th year anniversary with my model S P85+. I have driven 80K miles and I will like to share with you some of the experiences I’ve had with my car: -My usual daily trips are less than 110miles so I drive pretty aggressively and enjoy my P85+ to the max without worrying...
  49. L

    Learn every day (traffic impact)

    I was going for 75 miles ride on Thursday morning. Estimates were for 1h24 to get there (as per iMap) with 55% remaining charge (as per Tesla Nav). Took 2h45 minutes. I arrived with 55% remaining charge. Outside temperature was around 70F. Never realized the benefit of EV in high...
  50. cbutters

    Range Anxiety vs. Charging Speed for those prepping for Model 3

    I started a reply in another thread regarding home charging, but I put so much detail into my post I decided it maybe deserved its own thread. Basically I wanted to let people know what it "feels" like to have a car that can charge at different charging speeds since I've lived through almost...