Oh, BTW, it looks like my LR RWD efficiency has improved somewhat since the 2019.15.5 update. Looks like Musk may have indeed unblocked some, and I say some of the efficiency of the LR RWD. Not as good as before last Oct but a little better.
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I guess we will see. The thing is, if this is the case, we would expect better efficiency from all Model 3 vehicles (though probably not the same % improvement). That is what makes me think they are just adjusting to match the EPA rest results. But, that is definitely not what Elon said. But, I don’t think the data from users shows that the LR was “nerfed” relative to the other AWD vehicles, in terms of energy able to be extracted from the pack. So even if they are just making more energy available, not optimizing efficiency, they should be able to do that on all LR RWD and AWD vehicles.
Optimizing efficiency sure would make that vampire drain sting less though. I’m enjoying my 380Wh/mi wall-to-wheel efficiency without ANY HVAC use, but would be nice if it went down, even if they have not got around to fixing vampire yet.
People should get their baseline scientifically controlled runs recorded prior to installing the software update, so we can compare!
I have driven from 100% to 1 mile in the same day with only about 70 min. of stops, I used 68.42 kw per TeslaFi and based on calculations TeslaFi has determined 68.8 kw to be the maximum usable at least for my car with 20,000 miles.I've measured the actual usable capacity as 72kWh (by draining from 100% to 50% and multiplying by 2). The battery is supposedly 78kWh so who knows...maybe they are unlocking some of that?
An actual 5% boost in power sounds to be real though! This type of thing will help revive us Tesla enthusiasts who are now used to our 6+ month old Model 3. This is a real boost to the brand image!
And then there are many LR RWD owners who didn't get any range increase. Showing 274 @90% on 2019.8.2 release.I GOT THE UPDATE! Showing 293 at 90% Efficiency a little better, car is quicker now. Around 20-30mph it is improved, also a little from zero.
Can’t speak to efficiency but there was not any of the buffer unlocked based on my usable capacity from TeslaFi, still in the 68.8 usable kw range for my battery before and after the extra range update
And then there are many LR RWD owners who didn't get any range increase. Showing 274 @90% on 2019.8.2 release.
No, I had driven from 100% soc to 1 mile range left with a minimum of stops (70 min. maybe?) and used 68.42 kw per TeslaFi, another trip used 95% battery (the last 3 drives are all non stop) and 65.37 kw again per the drive detail report on TeslaFi, another drive at 76% usage was 51.26 kw used, another at 43% using 29.56 kw so all very close to 68.8 kw useable at 100%Just wondering, how are you calculating usable kwh from Teslafi? Are you taking the charge session report and extrapolating the delta in SOC% by thw actual kwh added?
2019.8.5 and my 100% charge is 312 after multiple full reboots and shutdowns. This is the same range I had 2 months ago...weird. i'm on 2019.5.15 and showing 323 miles at 100% charge
2019.8.5 and my 100% charge is 312 after multiple full reboots and shutdowns. This is the same range I had 2 months ago...
But you are adding at only 94% efficiency at best.(this charge added 68.77 kWh
But you are adding at only 94% efficiency at best.
You need to drive like the EPA to get that range. Meaning driving in one sitting right after fully charged in decent climate with mix driving condition and like 60% city or something like that and do it for like 5 times or so and average it and run it down to 0% until the car stops. You will need to read the report to get their exact details.
I hear if you just do 100% highway at 70mph, most people are getting are around 250 miles or so in the summer before they get scared and searching for charging stations.
I think you meant why all in one sitting vs multiple trips with stop in between? If so, then you need to know Tesla has phantom drain which can exasperate if you use sentry or dash cam mode. Hence if you want accurate reading of range you need to drive right after fully charging.Why does length of trip matter in electric cars? In gas vehicles, its because a lot of the initial fuel use gets the engine up to running temperature, if I am not mistaken.