So what's everyone getting as far as kw/mi on their 3Ps? I haven't dipped below 375 kw/hr or so in the month I've owned it - short trips around town, not too many pedal-to-floor events. Not complaining 'cause I didn't buy this for range, but it's a bit disconcerting that I probably have a total range of ~180-200 mi or so.
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Just mashed the pedal on a Performance Model 3, OMG!
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Yup, TeslaFi tells me on a recent trip, I spent roughly 0.18c going 6 miles. I had a Charger Scat Pack that on a good day would give me 18 mpg at $3.60. Which means that 6 miles would have cost me $1.20. $1.20 vs 0.18c......The mix of the performance + operating costs just makes me f***ing giddy every day.
I actually ran it down under 50% over the last week or so, usually at home I keep it "topped off", but I still have like 960 free SC-er miles that aren't getting used, so I'm going to "fill up" at the local SC-er over the weekend
Stranger Dings
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Yep, that’s pretty much spot on for my M3P over the past 18 months. 200 miles for a full charge is what I work on, basically 20 miles for each 10%.
ODWms
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After 41000 miles, and almost 3 years, I can still get 290-300 miles out of a full charge If I drive conservatively. My lifetime wh/m remains about 267, but that’s just the average of my regular, every day driving (occasional, full throttle starts, highway driving, etc). If I‘m purposeful about getting good range, even with the P3+, I can still get rated range. I believe most here can too.
Zcd1
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No "break in" period, but super-short trips (as well as 75+ mph freeway driving) will kill your range.
My Model 3P on aftermarket (not aerodynamic) rims lifetime average is 304wh/mile at 36,000 miles and 32 months.
Mine is 345 wh/mi lifetime but I have a lead foot. My belief is that if you aren't in the mid 300 range, you are driving it wrong
I know what you mean. I just traded in a 2011 X5-M on a 2019 M3P. I had been considering purchasing an all electric vehicle to replace my 2018 Volt. Initially I was considering the 2021 Bolt as they could be purchased, without any tax credits, starting at $22K. Then I considered Tesla as they are available in AWD configurations. Upon researching further I was impressed with the performance available in the M3P.I have a loaner Performance at the moment. I thought it was locked down to "Chill" mode. While that is true apparently you still get full power if you floor the accelerator. Holy crap is that thing fast!
I looked for used M3Ps and Carvana seems to have a lock on the majority of them. I didn't want to go through Carvana without having at least driven the car to know if I would even like it (I am aware they give you seven days to try it out but doing so seems like a lot of work). A local dealer had one so it was my intention to just take it for a test drive to see if I liked it (not so much the performance but just overall). Well, I pressed down on the go pedal and I was sold. My initial thought was to test drive this one and then compare it to others which were for sale (including new). I loved it so much I decided to buy it right then and there.
I loved my X5-M, it was a great vehicle. But the purchase of the M3P allowed me to consolidate my desire for a pure EV with the (even better) performance of the X5-M. I was able to go from three vehicles down to two (the remaining vehicle is my Subaru Outback which is more of a workhorse car). As with any change in vehicle there are positives and negatives but the daily "cummutability" of the M3P combined with the hard to beat performance (at least acceleration) had me sold the first time I put my foot into it on the test drive.
TBrownTX
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The guy next to me in his Lexus sport thing last weekend would agree, the P was too much (for him). I however rather enjoyed it.
Tim
Lexus buyers tend to be more conservative and even the faster Lexus models are slow. I find that BMW drivers align more with Tesla drivers than Lexus owners.
TBrownTX
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Sanderpman12
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What size wheels?
With the standard 20" wheels with the performance tires I don't think anyone is getting much more than 200 miles. At least not on the freeway doing 70+mph.
If the 310 miles stated range was true I'd easily be able to get from my house to Portland which is around 200 miles away with charging only to 90%. But, it's just isn't going to happen. Sure if I charge to 100%, and I keep the speed down I can make it with plenty of buffer during the summer.
Zcd1
Active Member
Interesting perspective.
In my case, the P was the only version that was quicker than my previous car, so the LR and SR+ were never in consideration...
ODWms
Member
EVs get better mileage in city driving situations than on the highway. If you drive conservatively (as they do in obtaining EPA mileage figures) you’ll get much closer to rated range. 75 mph on the expressway isn’t it.
TBrownTX
Active Member
I’m also super concerned w/ how efficient my M3P is…. in time!
Specifically 0-60 where it is the most efficient car I have even driven.
One does not buy a P to fret over mileage, one buys one to warp time.
Tim
Specifically 0-60 where it is the most efficient car I have even driven.
One does not buy a P to fret over mileage, one buys one to warp time.
Tim
Sanderpman12
Member
I agree i got the p85 model s and i feel the same way
City driving is highly dependent on climate, length of drive, etc.
It's so situationally dependent that I have zero issue believing one story of someone having great efficiency, and another that has half the efficiency of what's advertised.
My own commute to work is terrible in terms of efficiency, but it's not something I particularly care about.
All I really care about is 70+ mph for 200 miles.
These is where wheel size really matters.
