All Tesla Models will get Range/Power increase (not just SR+) of 5%

[AlanSubie4Life]

The chart was compiled by Wugz who was hyper pinging the API to gather that data if I recalled correctly.

Ok. In the end the plot does not say anything definitive about power output to the wheels.

It is actually interesting from the perspective of how the torque increase and power increase (which happened all the way from 0-60mph) happened last time - if this plot is correct, it means they managed to increase battery-to-wheels efficiency at max torque output, all the way up.

Of course, this is for the AWD, so it isn’t really max torque output, but never mind. Confusing to compare two different types of cars in this way.

 

[SleeperService]

@AlanSubie4Life Which could make sense if they increased the voltage but left the current the same. Since usable power would go up (P=IV) but resistive loss would stay constant (P=I^2*R). Right? Interesting stuff, anyway.

 

[Garlan Garner]

It's all going to be speculation until the update rolls out and is measured/confirmed, just like the last "5% power increase"

I don't have a clue how this is going to technically work, however I am assure of this fact:

Tesla rarely gives out any details about a change unless the driver is going to notice. Otherwise it would be buried in the world of "fixes and stuff".

With that said.....I believe its going to be even nice(er) to accelerate every morning.

 

[Garlan Garner]

@AlanSubie4Life Which could make sense if they increased the voltage but left the current the same. Since usable power would go up (P=IV) but resistive loss would stay constant (P=I^2*R). Right? Interesting stuff, anyway.

Mash on the accelerator + Better acceleration = Smile on my face

That's my formula. lol

 

[AdamVIP]

The news is Elon specifically confirmed the 5% Model 3 and 3% S/X increase as well as one pedal driving enhancements via OTA in a few weeks during the phone call during the meeting today.

I feel like they have already been tweaking the regen. Since V10 it seems more gradual than before. It makes highway driving a little nicer but I notice having to use my brakes more around town. I wouldnt mind a higher regen setting though.

 

[z06tim]

Why haven't I seen this on the forum yet? Or am I blind?

Or is this fake news?

Tesla plans to increase vehicle power, range, and charging through new software update - Electrek

 

[St☰v☰]

..... but I notice having to use my brakes more around town.

I've noticed that as well.

 

[z06tim]

Nevermind. I just found another thread that mentioned the range increase. I'm dumb and cant figure out how to delete this post. lol. Anyway here is a breakdown of most of the changes.

• 5% power increase for all model 3’s

• Range increase for the Long Range models from 310 to 325

• Single Pedal driving improvements (maybe stronger regen or no need to use brakes at 5mph)

• Supercharging speed increased for SR and SR+

 

[ninpb]

Mash on the accelerator + Better acceleration = Smile on my face

That's my formula. lol

Second 5% increase within a year. Do I even use all of it or when I do, does my butt feel it? Hell no. Can I ever go back to the traditional car makers? That's a "hell no" as well.

 

[Zirak]

Nevermind. I just found another thread that mentioned the range increase. I'm dumb and cant figure out how to delete this post. lol. Anyway here is a breakdown of most of the changes.

• 5% power increase for all model 3’s

• Range increase for the Long Range models from 310 to 325

• Single Pedal driving improvements (maybe stronger regen or no need to use brakes at 5mph)

• Supercharging speed increased for SR and SR+

Didn't this exact same update happen last year around the same time? Are we finally going to ACTUALLY see the range increase from 310 to 325 on our LR RWD?

 

[CharleyBC]

Nevermind. I just found another thread that mentioned the range increase. I'm dumb and cant figure out how to delete this post. lol. Anyway here is a breakdown of most of the changes.

• 5% power increase for all model 3’s

• Range increase for the Long Range models from 310 to 325

• Single Pedal driving improvements (maybe stronger regen or no need to use brakes at 5mph)

• Supercharging speed increased for SR and SR+

The 325 is old news, but it’ll be interesting to see what Elon means on the other points.

 

[SigNC]

The 325 is old news, but it’ll be interesting to see what Elon means on the other points.

Nah, it's old news for LR RWD. If it's for all LR it's new news.

 

[dmurphy]

5% more torque or peak power means a TON to me.

Especially for FREE!!!

I mean....what other car manufacturer gives you more for your money AFTER the purchase. Forget the fact that its a power increase....just the simple fact that your car improves in performance AFTER purchase is phenomenal.

Everyone has to enjoy that fact unless you are just some kind of "mad at the world" crazy person.

I think you're missing my point. I love the continual improvements; I love having a software-defined car; and most of all, I LOVE that they continue to find ways to make my car better, for years, at no additional cost. Those are all magnificent!

For me, I mean that I won't notice 5% more torque or peak power. I don't drive like a dipwad, don't jackrabbit off the line, and generally stay within a few mph of speed limits. I don't come close to maximum torque or peak power now, so pushing those lines out a bit won't be noticeable. If it means that I'll get a little more range, well, cool - but very similar thing applies; I don't usually come close to using all the range now. But if I had the choice of "10 miles additional range" or "5% more peak power at the wheels" -- I'd choose the extra range. Just me.

Believe me, no complaint... and I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth at all! Just saying, I won't notice this one, that's all.

 

[Chetanh]

I doubt just regen (one pedal driving) improvements can increase range by 10 miles (cannot increase power anyway). I think there are more changes.

I wonder if they can add some braking (aka leaf) as a part of one pedal driving. This can prevent rotor rusting etc

 

[WilliamG]

HW3 likely has something to do with efficiency improvement as it uses less power.

HW3 uses more power, actually.

 

[Knightshade]

Range increase for the Long Range models from 310 to 325

That update was quite a while back for the LR RWD only, not AWD or P.

Haven't seen anything more recent saying it's being done to the other versions- have you?

 

[WilliamG]

I love how much confusion there is about what is actually going to happen. Is it improved one-pedal driving for the Model 3, or just Model X/S? Is it actually improved regen below ~5mph, or is the car just going to automatically hit the friction brakes at that point so the user doesn’t have to? Is it improved range for the Model 3 P, or just the regular LR AWD? Is it improved power, too, or did power mean range?

Waiting and seeing seems to be the name of the game.

 

[Knightshade]

I love how much confusion there is about what is actually going to happen. Is it improved one-pedal driving for the Model 3, or just Model X/S? Is it improved range for the Model 3 P, or just the regular LR AWD? Is it improved power, too, or did power mean range?

Waiting and seeing seems to be the name of the game.

Also will it be different for pre/post raven S/X?

 

[SigNC]

Also will it be different for pre/post raven S/X?

I would assume so because I'd always read for non permanent magnet motors is would cost more energy to energize the motor than can be gained by regenning below 5mph. As only the raven has a PM motor I have to assume it would only apply to them, unless they just to it to both to make it universal.

 

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