Performance has better range than LR?

[GeorgeC1]

Tesla Model Y Long Range Vs Performance Version: Real-World Range Test

Comments?

 

[Mr. James]

waiting for an engineer to do some math here.

 

[n88]

He obviously got more range per Wh since the MYP requires using the charging station with the Premium electrons.

 

[captanzuelo]

who cares. 250 miles range for real world driving is the bottom line

 

[jcanoe]

This test is from July 2020. Tesla has, since then, released software that improves efficiency in the Model Y. Tesla has released revised EPA range numbers for both the LR and Performance Model Y since this test was performed; the estimated combined range is now 303 miles for the Performance Model Y and 326 miles for the Long Range Dual Motor (LRDM) Model Y. The Performance Model Y is currently only available with the larger 21" wheels. The LRDM Model Y comes with the smaller, lighter 19" wheels. The difference in range and efficiency is 7.6%; the difference in the size and weight of the wheels would account for the different range estimate numbers. They should rerun the test with the latest software and configurations.

 

[akballow]

This test is from July 2020. Tesla has, since then, released software that improves efficiency in the Model Y. Tesla has released revised EPA range numbers for both the LR and Performance Model Y since this test was performed; the estimated combined range is now 303 miles for the Performance Model Y and 326 miles for the Long Range Dual Motor (LRDM) Model Y. The Performance Model Y is currently only available with the larger 21" wheels. The LRDM Model Y comes with the smaller, lighter 19" wheels. The difference in range and efficiency is 7.6%; the difference in the size and weight of the wheels would account for the different range estimate numbers. They should rerun the test with the latest software and configurations.

I would love them to do a test between a LR and P with same wheels. Wonder if rear motor has positive metrics to it. I think i read somewhere the P brakes, yet larger, are lighter and that between the rear motor and brakes everything else is the same.

 

[GeorgeC1]

He did have the 21” Uber turbines on the performance and the LR had the 19” stock wheels. That should have biased the test in favor of the LR.

 

[RoBoRaT]

The LR untinted side windows will let more heat inside vs Brian’s tinted side windows, and at outside temp (95F per Brian) the LR AC will have to work harder to keep cabin temp at 70F.

Brian’s P SOC is at 79% vs 98% for the David’s LR - maybe regen played a role here. Plus the LR was upfront the whole time - facing all the headwind.

My 2 cents...

 

[Young Phenom]

The LR untinted side windows will let more heat inside vs Brian’s tinted side windows, and at outside temp (95F per Brian) the LR AC will have to work harder to keep cabin temp at 70F.

Brian’s P SOC is at 79% vs 98% for the David’s LR - maybe regen played a role here. Plus the LR was upfront the whole time - facing all the headwind.

My 2 cents...

This all could factor in.

This test wasn't really scientific but it at least shows in most real world cases efficiency is about the same.

 

[GeorgeC1]

The LR untinted side windows will let more heat inside vs Brian’s tinted side windows, and at outside temp (95F per Brian) the LR AC will have to work harder to keep cabin temp at 70F.

Brian’s P SOC is at 79% vs 98% for the David’s LR - maybe regen played a role here. Plus the LR was upfront the whole time - facing all the headwind.

My 2 cents...

SOC could have been a factor but they were way to far apart for any drafting effects. Even behind a big truck you need to be ridiculously close to draft.

 

[jsight]

SOC could have been a factor but they were way to far apart for any drafting effects. Even behind a big truck you need to be ridiculously close to draft.

This is a common misconception, even at 100 feet back drafting effects from a large truck are really noticeable.

 

[GeorgeC1]

At 70MPH you would normally be 120 feet or so as a minimum following distance. They maintained at least 6 cars lengths. Tests on drafting behind a similar sized car show you need to be inside 30 feet and to really get a effect inside 10 feet.

 

[BritGuy2020]

I get approx. 65% of the advertised range. I am not happy about this!!

 

[GeorgeC1]

Do you own a performance? Trying to decide which model is right for me and range is a issue for a trip we often make.

 

[CleverUsername]

He obviously got more range per Wh since the MYP requires using the charging station with the Premium electrons.

Good point. Everyone knows that premium electrons contain higher octane levels and detergents that help the motors run cleaner and prevent knocking at higher electron compression ratios.

 

[jsight]

At 70MPH you would normally be 120 feet or so as a minimum following distance. They maintained at least 6 cars lengths. Tests on drafting behind a similar sized car show you need to be inside 30 feet and to really get a effect inside 10 feet.

IDK, still seems to work at 7 following distance on AutoPilot.