So Tesla have launched cheaper Model S & X “standard range” in the US. Interestingly they appear to have the same battery as long range models, with locked capacity. In effect they can be used like LFP, in that they can be charged to “100%” daily, as the batteries will actually only be charging to 80%. Then in the future Tesla can sell an upgrade to Long Range models…..
Tesla's new Models S and X have the same battery pack but with software-locked capacity
Tesla has confirmed that its new “Standard Range” Model S and Model X have the same battery pack as the...
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