Elon "About to end range anxiety"

[Beckler]

I'm liking the 'something else' idea. Note each sentence in the tweet can be taken separately. The first one just announces there will be a press conference, the rest talk about ending range anxiety. So while it's clear the OTA update will be part of the conference, it isn't clear that it will be the only thing or even the main one. Either X, or 3 design I'm thinking.

 

[efusco]

Predictions:

1. He will reveal the X. This range thing is diversion to surprise everyone.:smile:
2. Its something to do with navigation.:frown:

If it is just to do with navigation, then the Model X is being delayed even more and has problems, and this is just a PR stunt to ease the wait.

That makes sense, would justify the press conference.

 

[RDoc]

@Ames,

It's Amish,, not Mormon, for the horse and buggy. I've driven behind them many times, and you get GREAT range!

More proof of the advantages of drafting.

 

[Kevin Harney]

End to Range Anxiety

Surprised this article and tweet is not up here yet.

Elon promises end to range anxiety this week for all new and existing Teslas :biggrin:

 

[dmorean]

Increased Range, More Chargers or Both

All 39 pages read. Of course increasing range would eliminate range anxiety. If range is greater than distance between available SCs, no anxiety. It will be:

- increased range (I predict at least 5%)
- announcement of partnership to quickly add more SCs (large chain like hotel, WM., etc.)
- better trip prediction/planning and routing to these new SCs

 

[efusco]

you mean like this 39 page thread?
Elon - Page 39

 

[Lump]

Model X battery size was removed from their web site awhile back, if they provide a larger MX pack that would help with range anxiety...combined with better software for all if his tweet is being broken up.

 

[Kevin Harney]

End to Range Anxiety ?

Just posted this and it disappeared. So if it pops up again mods feel free to delete this one...



Elon tweeted an announcement this Thursday that will end Range Anxiety in all Teslas old and new.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk vows end to 'range anxiety'

 

[iadbound]

You were moved to the giant thread already going:

Elon - Page 39

 

[Yggdrasill]

We know that the car has the ability to drive in autopilot mode. In range mode with autopilot engaged, they may let the car essentially drive itself to increase efficiency. Take human inefficiency out of the equation on the longer trips. I think it'll be along these lines with some of the other suggestions already listed.

I like this idea. If they've made a range cruise-mode, where the car manages the available energy optimally to get you to you destination in as little time as possible, that would be awesome. This could easily increase range by a few percent, and with autorouting through charger locations, it could manage the drive faster/charge longer equation all by itself. In theory, Tesla would be able to guarantee that you won't be left stranded by the side of the road, as long as you use this mode.

But I suspect the functionality of this is too advanced. The car isn't autonomous enough yet. An extremely good range estimator would be a good first step towards this functionality a few years down the line.

 

[Kevin Harney]

You were moved to the giant thread already going:

Elon - Page 39

Cool. Thanks. Wish it had been noted.

 

[Lloyd]

I'm going to cross post this because I think it is important to this discussion:

I was upgraded to Firmware 6.1 2.2.179 with a ranger last week. While he was installing he indicated that this update while mainly for the D models, WILL INCREASE RANGE, by providing better efficiency while coasting or at low cruising power levels, I would also notice a difference in my P+. Last night I did a drive to my Dad's house, which is a trip I do almost weekly. I normally use 310 to 320 Wh/mi. Following this upgrade, I used 272 Wh/mi. This is a HUGE increase in range!! This is only the first evidence I have.

Does anyone else have this version yet? Are you seeing the same increases??

 

[ev-enthusiast]

Does anybody know where this press conference will take place (Hawthorne)?
Any chance to attend?

 

[tdiggity]

1. Increased efficiency
2. Better nav and range display
3. A charging partner. Think chargepoint with discounts for Teslas
4. Supercharger status and availability

And...

4. A hotline to assist you with getting to a charging station if you can't find one or need advice on how to get to your destination. The Tesla rep will be able to send the address straight to your car, so you won't have to write anything down or type it in.


With the exception of #3, all those things are within Teslas capabilities and wouldn't require outside help.

 

[Merrill]

I'm going to cross post this because I think it is important to this discussion:

I was upgraded to Firmware 6.1 2.2.179 with a ranger last week. While he was installing he indicated that this update while mainly for the D models, WILL INCREASE RANGE, by providing better efficiency while coasting or at low cruising power levels, I would also notice a difference in my P+. Last night I did a drive to my Dad's house, which is a trip I do almost weekly. I normally use 310 to 320 Wh/mi. Following this upgrade, I used 272 Wh/mi. This is a HUGE increase in range!! This is only the first evidence I have.

Does anyone else have this version yet? Are you seeing the same increases??

Cannot believe that this would end Range anxiety, most likely listing all potential charging spots over and above the Superchargers on the nav. We already have the info on range and battery left to a specific destination.

 

[apacheguy]

I was upgraded to Firmware 6.1 2.2.179 with a ranger last week. While he was installing he indicated that this update while mainly for the D models, WILL INCREASE RANGE, by providing better efficiency while coasting or at low cruising power levels, I would also notice a difference in my P+. Last night I did a drive to my Dad's house, which is a trip I do almost weekly. I normally use 310 to 320 Wh/mi. Following this upgrade, I used 272 Wh/mi. This is a HUGE increase in range!! This is only the first evidence I have.

Any idea why this would only affect single motor P drive units? What about single motor S85 drive units or S60?

 

[iadbound]

I'm going to cross post this because I think it is important to this discussion:

I was upgraded to Firmware 6.1 2.2.179 with a ranger last week. While he was installing he indicated that this update while mainly for the D models, WILL INCREASE RANGE, by providing better efficiency while coasting or at low cruising power levels, I would also notice a difference in my P+. Last night I did a drive to my Dad's house, which is a trip I do almost weekly. I normally use 310 to 320 Wh/mi. Following this upgrade, I used 272 Wh/mi. This is a HUGE increase in range!! This is only the first evidence I have.

Does anyone else have this version yet? Are you seeing the same increases??

I have this version, but I'm not sure I noticed a difference. Although, I wasn't really checking. I will keep an eye on it.

I did, however, have top notch efficiency this morning. I went 27.4 miles and used 27.8 miles of rated range. Not bad considering it was in the 30s this morning and I made a stop. I used 8.8 kWh. I don't recall the exact kWh/mile, but it should be around 316 if I did the math right.

 

[virtuesoft]

I'm going to cross post this because I think it is important to this discussion:

I was upgraded to Firmware 6.1 2.2.179 with a ranger last week. While he was installing he indicated that this update while mainly for the D models, WILL INCREASE RANGE, by providing better efficiency while coasting or at low cruising power levels, I would also notice a difference in my P+. Last night I did a drive to my Dad's house, which is a trip I do almost weekly. I normally use 310 to 320 Wh/mi. Following this upgrade, I used 272 Wh/mi. This is a HUGE increase in range!! This is only the first evidence I have.

Does anyone else have this version yet? Are you seeing the same increases??

According to my amazing math skills, using your lower estimate of 310 Wh/mi, the improvement is roughly 12.25%

 

[Kevin Harney]

Here is my WAG just for the fun of it. Supercharging will be enabled on all cars and they have partnered with Exxon, Shell, Sunoco, BP and six other "fuel stations" to add Superchargers at all of their locations WORLDWIDE in the next two years. Top that if you can !!!

 

[ScepticMatt]

Ok, so now Elon has all the press interested and attending the press conference to see how he plans to end range anxiety.
He reveals one or more of the things that have been speculated here.
The room yawns.

Then he reveals the Model X.

But now the Model X is speculated here too :tongue: