Model Y Performance range

[dihutchins]

I have owned a 2023 Model Y Performance since December 2022 (yes I purchased right before the ~$13k price reduction) and wondered what I should expect for range.

I frequently drive from the Pensacola area to Atlanta and back which is almost all highway and I usually charge to 100% before leaving so the estimated range is approx. 300 miles, however when I stop to charge at about 200 miles I generally have less than 15% range left; meaning I am getting less than 250 miles. I typically set the cruise control at ~80 so not sure if that has that big of an impact. Is this to be expected? How should one drive to get 300 miles from a full charge?

 

[jcanoe]

First, there is nothing wrong with your 2022 Tesla Performance Model Y's highway range of ~200 miles. Driving range is mostly based on efficiency (Watt-hours per mile) and directly related to your average highway speed. Above 60 miles per hour efficiency is impacted by your driving speed. Above 70 miles per hour even more so. If you enjoy driving your Tesla Model Y at ~80 MPH then you should not worry about your driving efficiency or range.

Know that you could increase your efficiency and range by slowing down by even 5 MPH. Approximately 220 to 230 mile range would be achievable if you chose to drive slower. (If you changed your wheels to lighter 19 inch wheels and tires you could improve efficiency of your Performance Model Y by between 7% to 9 % (this is the efficiency lost when using the heavier 21" Uberturbine wheels instead of the Tesla Gemini 19" wheels with wheel covers.)

300 mile range is not achievable in the Tesla Model Y under most driving conditions as the Tesla EPA combined City/Highway range estimate is based on an average speed not exceeding 48 MPH and not using Climate Control. The Tesla EPA range estimate is useful when comparing the efficiency of different Tesla vehicles, vehicle wheel offerings.

 

[kpanda17]

I have rhe same MYP
AC is also a big impact on range
Slow down and sweat a little

 

[804son]

Published Range, works the same as EPA MPG in a gas car, Yes, you could drive slower and achieve the EPA rating if you were so inclined. Or, You could just let her rip from one charging station to the next, charge an extra 10% or so at the supercharger for a little extra buffer that you're going to burn driving that fast. It's the fastest way to get from point "A" to "B".

 

[Mateo83]

You'll likely never see that 300-mile range. Those EPA estimates are far over stated. The test are done in perfect conditions, with NO AC on, and no extra weight (passengers, bags, etc), On a flat terrain driving 60MPH max. Wait until your battery degrades 10% in the first year too.

 

[jjrandorin]

I typically set the cruise control at ~80 so not sure if that has that big of an impact.

Yes, it has a HUUUUGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEE impact.

Is this to be expected?

Yes (especially at that speed)

How should one drive to get 300 miles from a full charge?

To get EPA results, one would need to drive like the EPA tests, which would be something like avereaging ~40 miles an hour, with no hills or other terrain changes, no weather, and likely no additional weight. In other words, you are not going to get EPA range, or close to it, driving in any sort of normal fashion, on normal roads, in normal weather.

For more than that, you can search this subforum (model Y) with the keyword "Range: and read other threads on the topic. There are probably 100-150 more threads with a similar topic, so there is plenty of reading should one be so inclined.

 

[Pianewman]

dihutchins: You might enjoy reading more in this forum about how the Tesla EV system works. It's not entirely intuitive, especially for ALL of us that have been driving ICE vehicles since...forever...
Welcome to the forum.

 

[Scubamikey]

enjoy the car.. i notice.. if i have max auto air cond on it eats battery. and driving makes a difference.. i drove to my friends house i was like 220-250 watt hours on the way there on the way back over 300 same speed (going up hill makes a difference)

 

[MY1stEV]

I typically set the cruise control at ~80 so not sure if that has that big of an impact.

Here is what TeslaFi shows on my MYLR for efficiency at different speeds. You can see that 55 to 75mph is fairly consistent, but then there is a big hit (approx 15%) when pushing above 75mph.

Also, keep in mind that ATL is 1000 feet above sea level. You're driving uphill from FL to ATL, which will have an effect. You probably see better efficiency on the return trip back to FL.

 

[nate704]

I have owned a 2023 Model Y Performance since December 2022 (yes I purchased right before the ~$13k price reduction) and wondered what I should expect for range.

I frequently drive from the Pensacola area to Atlanta and back which is almost all highway and I usually charge to 100% before leaving so the estimated range is approx. 300 miles, however when I stop to charge at about 200 miles I generally have less than 15% range left; meaning I am getting less than 250 miles. I typically set the cruise control at ~80 so not sure if that has that big of an impact. Is this to be expected? How should one drive to get 300 miles from a full charge?

Perfectly normal.
You can get 300 mile range by doing the following:

1. No AC/Heater
2. driver only (less than 150 lbs)
3. no luggage
4. no headwind
5. Tires inflated to 42 plus PSI
6. keep at or under 60 mph
7. sunny day and dry pavement
8, Very slow acceleration
9 high altitude

 

[dihutchins]

Excellent, thank you all for the responses.

 

[kpanda17]

Note

Temp extreme impacts as stated
But also humidity

 

[thefisch]

As others have said it can be done with the right conditions. On the first leg of a trip from north of Atlanta to Florida, I got 304 miles in my 23 MYP going from 100% to 2% when I rolled into Jasper FL SC. I had AP set to the speed limit but my average speed was lower due to traffic. Just me with minimal luggage with AC on in July.

 

[Pianewman]

thefisch: ...but Atlanta to Florida, north to south, is obviously all downhill...

 

[karkrazy]

Air resistance? Wait, that means the car needs to be squeaky clean, polished, and… smooth

Jokes aside, I’ve got about 10% degradation after 18 months. Par for the course…

 

[Pianewman]

karkrazy: Mileage is more helpful than time.

 

[karkrazy]

karkrazy: Mileage is more helpful than time.

Ah good point, forgot about that. About 10% degradation after 20k miles.

 

[yellowr6]

Perfectly normal.
You can get 300 mile range by doing the following:

1. No AC/Heater
2. driver only (less than 150 lbs)
3. no luggage
4. no headwind
5. Tires inflated to 42 plus PSI
6. keep at or under 60 mph
7. sunny day and dry pavement
8, Very slow acceleration
9 high altitude

main thing is speed, clear day And altitude for me. I use low AC, family of 3, some cargo , 19” tire At 42 psi and normal acceleration to get very close to EPA. just need to follow speed limted.

 

[phxazcraig]

I don't have my Tesla yet, but I have experience with speeds. Back in the day I took my BMW K100rs motorcycle from 29 Palms to some little town 100 miles east. I went 100 miles in 1 hour, and I needed gas again. I used over 4 gallons and got just under 20mpg. The same bike at 75 got 45mpg easily.

 

[MartinoFoschi]

My MYP (May 2023, UK) now asks to reduce daily charge to 80%, why?? What is the impact on the car if I will keep charging to 90% instead??