326 mile range - Tesla.com updated
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I am also curious, I got my delivery on Sept 12th and hoping it's a software upgrade to get to 326 miles.
NJEV-Don
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me too. Picked up on 9/30. It would be really nice if Tesla would let us know if it benefits us as well. Fingers crossed.
TomServo
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NJEV-Don
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Now did we as existing MY owners get the 9 extra miles of range? Someone will eventually be able to tell us.
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Based on the below article, I think we are out of luck as the new cars have some kind of improvement already. "A source familiar with the matter told Electrek that Tesla has updated its vehicles with a new efficiency package that enables the longer range."
Tesla boosts Model Y range - Electrek
Tesla boosts Model Y range - Electrek
For the model 3, all around it got newer wheel designs which have less drag.
Panasonic has been supplying a more energy dense battery cell in the current size. Also uses less cobalt (we will see how this affects long term durability in 5-10years i guess).
Improvements in castings have reduced weight.
Center console change allowed for some internal climate parts redesign which are supposed to improve efficiency there while also cutting down on the musty smell people have in some cars.
In the land of the model Y it already had the better castings from day one and the wheels. So less of a gain just due to battery cell improvements.
People keep saying model 3 heatpump but at this point it isnt there. Within a week or 2 we will have more people pulling them open but the one from earlier in the week said it wasnt there.
I don't believe the extra 10 miles for our 2020 MY LR is coming through a software update...this must be the Panasonic battery chemistry change. An extra 10 miles isn't really going to do anything for me personally. I've been comfortably taking 175 mile road trips with no range issues whatsover, in both 90+ and 50 degree temps, with plenty of range to spare. Lifetime Wh/Mi is 254.
I think it could also be the new single casting. The machine was just recently put in place and maybe now it's fully operational and provides a single casting for the rear, reducing weight. Which resulted in 10 miles increase in range.
NJEV-Don
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I’m crossing my fingers that those of us with recent 2020 builds will get the range somehow. If not I’m ok with it. 316 is still pretty great range.
I just spoke to Tesla via chat and they confirmed range increase will be coming to my early vin MY! I took delivery in April.
Darweeezy
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Darweeezy
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This is legit, I just got the update as well. This likely is what will give us the range increase.
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NJEV-Don
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I haven’t seen it yet but I have a recent build MY LR of 9/12 VIN 47XXX. I hope it shows up.
My 316 has dropped to 294 in the 4200 miles I've had my car. Maybe this SW update will bump it's reported range back up.
TomServo
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I just had a chat with tesla and they confirmed that it will be a software update that will increase the range. Still waiting for the 40.7 update. Much appreciated 10 mile increase @ free
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