My tesla app had a message in it last night. Clicking on the message takes you to a short statement from tesla about vehicle range, with a "learn more" link. Clicking on THAT link takes you to a tesla official statement on range. I am going to post it here, and also create a separate post that I will ask the mods to sticky, as it is tesla's official statement on vehicle range. I know that most people will not click the "learn more" link, but will instead come to message boards like this one to see if something is wrong with their car, vs looking for information from tesla itself.
I think its good that everyone start from "what the manufacturer says" so there is a common ground. Couple things....
1. Model 3 does not have a "range mode". Its mentioned below for S/X, but so there is no confusion, there is no range mode for model 3.
2. Since there is no air suspension option in model 3, there is no need to have it on the lowest setting.
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Link to tesla website with this information:
Range
Range
Tesla cars travel farther on a single charge than any other production electric vehicle on the market. You can view the range of your car on your touchscreen or in the Tesla app. Your Tesla continuously monitors its energy level and proximity to known charging locations to provide range assurance.
The estimated range depends heavily on factors such as driving habits, elevation changes and weather conditions. To maximize efficiency, it is important to know the factors that impact range and the recommended ways to reduce energy consumption.
What Impacts Energy Consumption?
Like all cars, there are a number of factors that increase energy consumption and reduce range:
- High driving speeds
- High cabin air conditioning or heating usage
- Low ambient temperatures
- Inclement weather such as rain, snow and headwinds
- Stop-and-go driving
- Short trips
- Uphill travel
Driving while your battery is very cold or charged above 90% can also impact range due to limited regenerative braking. This reduces the amount of energy that can be transferred back into your battery.
To see real-time and projected energy use,
open the Energy app on your touchscreen. The Energy app provides feedback on how your driving habits are impacting the expected range of your vehicle and tracks your usage.
Recommendations to Maximize Range
To maximize the range of your Tesla:
- Maintain your vehicle's tire pressures. Inflation recommendations are listed inside the drivers-side door jamb.
- Remove unnecessary cargo to lighten your load – more weight requires more energy to move the vehicle.
- Remove roof racks or rear racks when they are not in use.
- Reduce aerodynamic drag. Fully raise all windows and change air suspension (if equipped) to “Low” or “Very Low” when driving at highway speeds, For Model 3 cars with aero wheels, install aero wheel covers.
- Avoid frequent and rapid acceleration. Driving at high speeds or rapidly accelerating uses additional energy.
- Limit the use of resources such as heating, signature lighting and air conditioning.
- Set your Regenerative Braking to “Standard” to maximize energy you get back while decelerating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my displayed estimated range decreasing faster than miles driven?
The range displayed is not adapted based on driving pattern or other factors that impact range. When fully charged, the driving range displayed is based on regulating agency certification (Environmental Protection Agency - EPA). To view estimated range based on average consumption, open the Energy app.
After charging is completed, why is the estimated range less than expected?
It is normal for range to decrease slightly over the first few months but then begin to level off. Over time, you may see a gradual, but natural, decrease in range at full charge depending on factors such as Supercharging regularly or the mileage and age of the battery. Your Tesla will inform you if a hardware issue is causing excessive battery or range degradation.
Why does estimated range decrease overnight while my car is off?
It is expected for a Tesla car to consume around 1% of charge per day while parked. In some cases, you may notice that consumption is higher. We recommend deactivating features such as preconditioning, Sentry Mode, Keep Climate On, and any aftermarket equipment when not needed.
Note: Aftermarket equipment connected to the 12V system and/or third party mobile applications which collect data about your vehicle can decrease range while parked and reduce the battery lifespan. Tesla does not recommend using aftermarket equipment, and any damage to your vehicle's hardware or software resulting from unauthorized access to vehicle data through non-Tesla parts or accessories is not covered by warranty.
What is Range Mode?
In Model S and Model X, Range Mode conserves energy by limiting the power of the climate control system. For more visit our
New Owner Frequently Asked Questions.
Does outside temperature impact range?
Yes. Range can be impacted by extreme cold or hot temperatures; however, the impact will seem far more noticeable in cold weather. Tesla high voltage batteries are regulated to keep the battery temperature within optimal boundaries. Even if the vehicle is not being operated, the high voltage battery temperature is monitored and regulated to prolong its lifespan and performance – this is why you may notice the compressor running even while parked. See our
Winter Driving Tips for more information.
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