tivoboy
Active Member
Thats really interesting.. part of me thinks that the website isn’t totally accurate since it indicates both LR AWD and RWD get exactly the same miles added in 15 minutes, but with significantly different MAX kw charging capabilities, but MAYBE it’s truly exactly the same.No, they are not crippled. Smaller batteries can't take as much charging power. Every Tesla with a smaller battery has a lower maximum kW it can charge at than the larger batteries, and yes, they list the details in the specs section on the web site. Like here for the Model 3 RWD:
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And no they don't need to charge 50-100% longer, partially because they are more efficient. (The charge curve is also different.)
For example in a 15 minute charge starting at 10% the:
(They haven't done that particular test on a Model 3 LR yet, but the Model 3 LR only has 3 more miles of rated range than the Model Y LR, so I expect the results are comparable.)
- Model Y LR gains 98 miles of range when driven at 80 MPH.
- Model 3 RWD gains 106 miles of range when driven at 80 MPH.
But, wow just think if the LFP COULD take much more power at lower SOC, one could get maybe 200 miles added in 15 minutes (whereas it takes me ~ 20-22 min to get there)