Mileage?

[crootloops]

Hi all,

I'm curious to know what mileage I can expect. On the Tesla site, the EPA range for our model (100D) is 295. When the car is fully charged, it says 264. We have 20" wheels. It doesn't matter much around town, but I'd like to get a better idea of what to expect for road trips, specially a 200-mile trip that's about half highway, half secondary roads and could probably best be described as rolling hills. We do it throughout the year and are in a four-season environment, so I'm assuming time of year also will have an effect? Thank you!

 

[Sandiegodoug]

We have a 100d
Fully charged is 294
Tesla recommendation 90% which is 264
Can safely go 200 on a trip. A lot depends on speed. If you drive at 80-90, your range goes down a lot. Epa assumes 65 and a little climate control.

 

[Anzir]

Hi all,

I'm curious to know what mileage I can expect. On the Tesla site, the EPA range for our model (100D) is 295. When the car is fully charged, it says 264. We have 20" wheels. It doesn't matter much around town, but I'd like to get a better idea of what to expect for road trips, specially a 200-mile trip that's about half highway, half secondary roads and could probably best be described as rolling hills. We do it throughout the year and are in a four-season environment, so I'm assuming time of year also will have an effect? Thank you!

You should look at evtripplanner.com or something similar. Just place the start and end locations and it should route you as well as possible.

 

[teethdood]

I have a serious case of lead foot, typically driving in the 81-82mph on the freeway. I multiply the range remaining by 2/3 and that has never failed me with miles to spare.

 

[jajabor]

I have been driving Tesla since early 2013. I have had both Model S and X. What I have found is that actual mileage depends on how you drive, road condition, and the weather.

 

[ewoodrick]

Hi all,

I'm curious to know what mileage I can expect. On the Tesla site, the EPA range for our model (100D) is 295. When the car is fully charged, it says 264. We have 20" wheels. It doesn't matter much around town, but I'd like to get a better idea of what to expect for road trips, specially a 200-mile trip that's about half highway, half secondary roads and could probably best be described as rolling hills. We do it throughout the year and are in a four-season environment, so I'm assuming time of year also will have an effect? Thank you!

There indeed a number of variables that can dramatically change the distance you can go.
Probably the biggest factor is speed. The Model X is big and heavy. I'm my Model 3, I've found that every 5mph over 55 can decrease efficiency by 10%. Hold your hand out the window, rotate the wrist so that the hand is against the wind, feel the pressure against your hand. The increase in drag is exponential as speed increases.

I've got the stock 18 inch wheels with and without the aero covers. Although I haven't tested it, just the aero covers can represent 10%.

The car should be smart enough, that if you have a destination in the computer, it will tell you if you can make it or need to charge. This is fairly reliable and should actually warn you to decrease speed if it feels that you may not be able to make it.

If you have range anxiety, make sure that you check for the Superchargers along the site, Destination Chargers and J-1772 chargers. PlugShare is a great place to see all of the options available. You may not need one, but it tends to calm the anxiety when you known that options are available. Even campground that support larger rigs can be a fallback.

This is a great time of year to go out and drive. Choose some site that have alternatives for your first trips, then you can get adventurous.

Also, look for charging alternatives that coincide with biology. If there is a charger near a restaurant, then that's a great option.

 

[crootloops]

Great, thank you! There is one supercharger along the way, but we'll have our dog and three boys in tow, so we are hoping to limit stops!

 

[Sonic_78]

Here’s a tip you may find useful. Put your battery charge level to percentage. Now when your driving devide your average Wh/mi into 1000 for your instance, 750 for me because I have a 75kw battery.

So for example if you were averaging 333 Wh/mi you’d be getting 3 miles a 1%. At a 50% charge you’d have around 150mile range left. Wow this really sounds more complicated than it really is, but that’s how my mind works.

 

[Sandiegodoug]

I put my destination in the navigation, even if I know where I’m going. It tells you the percentage of the battery you will have when you arrive. I’ve found it pretty accurate too.

 

[jboy210]

In winter, heating can have a big effect. If you go to youtube there are a several videos that talk about 30% reduction of range for people in Ontario Canada. Another big factor is your speed. If you go 80 you are going to go through the battery considerably faster than at 65.

 

[Uncle Paul]

The kids and dog might enjoy your Supercharger break more than you expect, especially if there is something for them to do near the Supercharger. 15 minutes to stretch their legs and for you dog to do his business can actually make the trip a better experience.

 

[spectrum]

I have a 100D with 22" wheels. When driving conservatively, I can get about 230 miles on a 90% charge. When driving like I stole it, I get around 180 miles