Questions for owners in hot states (texas, Arizona, etc)

[tonyb99]

I would not plan a trip of over 200 miles without a charging stop. You may get 230, but it could be marginal and who wants to be looking for a charger with 30 miles to go and 40 miles of range left?

 

[jerry33]

I would not plan a trip of over 200 miles without a charging stop. You may get 230, but it could be marginal and who wants to be looking for a charger with 30 miles to go and 40 miles of range left?

From the Denton, TX Supercharger to the Perry, OK SC is 225 miles. I've done that a few times without problems and with 60-80 miles left. I do an almost full charge though and using NoA. (Of course, should I run a bit short, additional electrons are available at either Ardmore or Oklahoma City SCs).

 

[ZippyDC]

What version of the MY do you have?

Non performance, 19' wheels.

 

[DanDi58]

My understanding is that you can really get 300 if you put on the 19" wheels and tires. (There is a winter package with 19", so 19" fit fine).

Boy I hope so, or high 200's at least. I guess my assumption was that the 316 mi advertised range was generally accurate, but it appears that the 'norm' is more in the 230 - 250 range. I don't take a lot of long trips but go to Cape Cod every year - that's about 300 miles from where I live to my timeshare. Fully expected to do a quick charge when we stop half-way for a bathroom break. I also typically drive to St Augustine FL at least once a year so had fully planned to make 3 stops to charge. But if the range is really gong to be like 250 miles, that means a 4th stop. It's a little disappointing, honestly, even though you have the same issue with EPA mileage numbers on ICEmobiles.

FWIW, I typically set the speed control for 74 on the highway. I'm wondering if I should wait for the RWD LR for the (assumed) extra range.

 

[Mikedfw]

Think the real world range is just a little too short for me. Really disappointed I really wanted to get one.

 

[DriverOne]

Worth checking on A Better Routeplanner as that will help check your journey, taking into account elevation change too.

 

[GaryY]

Think the real world range is just a little too short for me. Really disappointed I really wanted to get one.

One last option depending on work situation would be “trickle charging” at places you were stopped over an hour. The extra 20-25 miles from 5 hours of trickling if you had accessible plugs can give a bit more cushion/security

 

[ElementPowder]

I will say my Y sucks for range with the AC on, I can drive the same way. without AC on i am between 250-280 wi/mi. with the AC on (at 72) my Y is at 380-460 wi/mi I had no issues with my Model 3 with AC on and driving around at 260 wi/mi

 

[im4uttx]

I will say my Y sucks for range with the AC on, I can drive the same way. without AC on i am between 250-280 wi/mi. with the AC on (at 72) my Y is at 380-460 wi/mi I had no issues with my Model 3 with AC on and driving around at 260 wi/mi

That seems high...possibly worth a service ticket. My AC doesn't change power usage to that degree and in general, is more affected by hills and stop/start.

 

[ElementPowder]

That seems high...possibly worth a service ticket. My AC doesn't change power usage to that degree and in general, is more affected by hills and stop/start.

I put in a service request already but next appt is end of the month, We'll see what they say
Its a huge different in wi/mi with and without AC, Have had a S and 2 model 3s, I know the system is new in the Y but see people posting that are towing a trailer with the AC on and using less power then mine