front-drive only "D" models could get more range?

[phaduman]

I searched and couldn't find a thread on this. Wondering if Tesla could introduce a "low power" mode, that could use lower torqued front motors of the "D" cars to get a longer range? Perhaps a 20% or even 30% longer range?

May be when Model-3s are announced, the Model S "D" cars could get a auto-s/w update with that mode automatically extend their range into the 300smiles+, and up to 400miles for the 100Kwh models?

I need to run the math to get to some #s, but wondering if others have thought through that...

cheers

 

[shokunin]

It already does this in Range mode. Tesla calls it torque sleep.

 

[phaduman]

thats cool. When I get the car, I will get to know my range in "torque sleep" mode.

 

[scottm]

Is there any speculation on FWD only Model 3?

 

[MP3Mike]

Is there any speculation on FWD only Model 3?

Nope, it is going to be RWD or AWD.

 

[scottm]

..OK then, mine will probably be a RWD (if it's cheaper than AWD)

 

[St Charles]

I've used this in my P90DL. You can hear the front motor a lot more which I wasn't happy with. Then again, I am extremely sensitive to any kind of motor or gear whine.

 

[ecarfan]

Is there any speculation on FWD only Model 3?

There is always "speculation", about almost everything. But it is crystal clear that Elon will not offer FWD in any Tesla vehicle.