Help!!!! LEMR VS LRM3

[gilscales]

I live in CA so cold weather isn't a factor either.

I was surprised that a couple of trips from Long Beach to Paso Robles made earlier in the year (temps in the 70's at night) yielded approx. 255 kWh/mi and I just made the trip with temps in the mid 40's only got 285 kWh/mi using same routes and speeds so it seems that it does not have to be that cold to reduce range approx. 10% I know REAL cold temps are pretty hard on range from what I have read here, up to 30% I believe?

 

[pdp1]

I was surprised that a couple of trips from Long Beach to Paso Robles made earlier in the year (temps in the 70's at night) yielded approx. 255 kWh/mi and I just made the trip with temps in the mid 40's only got 285 kWh/mi using same routes and speeds so it seems that it does not have to be that cold to reduce range approx. 10% I know REAL cold temps are pretty hard on range from what I have read here, up to 30% I believe?

When I said "cold weather isn't a factor", I meant it wasn't a factor for me to pick LR over MR. I know there will be some hit in range due to cold weather, even in CA., but it shouldn't be that bad except for maybe the few weeks it stays consistently in the low to mid 40s during winter here. And yes, in really cold temps it can be upwards of a 50% hit if you're using the heater a lot and taking short trips.

 

[gilscales]

When I said "cold weather isn't a factor", I meant it wasn't a factor for me to pick LR over MR. I know there will be some hit in range due to cold weather, even in CA., but it shouldn't be that bad. And yes, in really cold temps it can be upwards of a 50% hit if you're using the heater a lot and taking short trips.

I guess that I was surprised that I lost 10% as I didn't expect that mid 40's would even factor into my range

 

[agarabaghi]

be like me an get a long range model 3 and ill share some secret charging spots in winter park fl =D

 

[kbM3]

I guess that I was surprised that I lost 10% as I didn't expect that mid 40's would even factor into my range

I’m a little bit of an efficiency geek and i was also surprised at the drop. If temps are 50’s or above, I go with Manual climate set to Lo. I can then get close to my normal efficiency on short trips of < 180 Wh/mile.

 

[_TLA_]

Here's my tip in helping determine which range version to get. Everyone's range requirements will be different. I determined my range needs by looking at "Your Timeline" inside of Google Maps. I took local weather into consideration and determined I'd have to supercharge up to twice a month with the SR and almost never with LR. With this information in hand I decided to get the LR version.

 

[RedModel3]

If you can get either before the end of the year, and both qualify for the full tax credit, I'd go with the LR. You never know when you'll need it. You're in Florida, so one example I can think of is if there is a hurricane evacuation.

 

[ezevphl]

Get the LR if you can. Its a special combination of long range, efficiency and acceleration. Even though the AWD is technically rated for the same range, I believe most have found the LR to be far more efficient and the only one actually capable of 300 mi range.

 

[9erDog]

I was surprised that a couple of trips from Long Beach to Paso Robles made earlier in the year (temps in the 70's at night) yielded approx. 255 kWh/mi and I just made the trip with temps in the mid 40's only got 285 kWh/mi using same routes and speeds so it seems that it does not have to be that cold to reduce range approx. 10% I know REAL cold temps are pretty hard on range from what I have read here, up to 30% I believe?

So we both live in the same area and both got Model 3s and both go to Paso often. Small world. See you around town.

 

[voip-ninja]

I had LR and it was great but I was seduced by Performance model. Faster but harder to get the same range...

 

[Glamisduner]

LR for sure

 

[TexasEV]

I would recommend the long range. You can always pay to activate autopilot later if you want to, but you can't increase the battery size.

 

[SoundDaTrumpet]

I have a LR RWD. After road trip from NorCal to San Diego. In hindsight, mid-range (MR) would have been fine. Other range reducing options like AWD, non-aero covers, etc. would have worked. I probably should have bought the dual-motor AWD. I was doing 251Wh/mi on the fast lane with TACC set to ~2sec following distance pacing behind other cars the majority of time.

 

[StellarRat]

Ok so I am getting my first model 3 is it worth paying 3k more for a long range model 3 over the mid range? My representative found a long range rwd that’s the same exact model I am getting on my LEMR. I have been waiting to see if anyone post a review of the LEMR but really can’t find anything.

What the heck is an LEMR? A lemur?

 

[HeatproofGenie]

For only 3k extra it's a no brainer. That amount will be retained in value for the lifetime of the car. As we transition more to EVs as a society more and more people will be wanting them and everyone will see the value in more range even if 95% of driving for everyone would be accommodated with even a short range model.

 

[Phrixotrichus]

I would get the LR. Plenty of performance and range is the most valuable luxury in an EV. $3K for 50 miles rated range is a no-brainer in my opinion. I think you’ll regret not getting the L

this.

 

[Nycinpolk]

be like me an get a long range model 3 and ill share some secret charging spots in winter park fl =D

Nice thanks Everyone now to sell my wife on spending another 3k LOL

 

[voip-ninja]

Nice thanks Everyone now to sell my wife on spending another 3k LOL

Tell her that in Tesla land $3K is like buying a pack of gum.

 

[Nycinpolk]

Tell her that in Tesla land $3K is like buying a pack of gum.

She does not work like that lol Love the Avatar by the way!

 

[GregRF]

3P owners paid 9-11K for 1 second faster over 3LRD.

3LR is faster than 3MR by 1 second for 3K.

3LR is only 1/2 second quicker to 60. But still worth it!