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S 60 D Full Charge Battery.
- Thread starter TOMSCAR
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Hi.
Yes. Thanks.
That's what I'm looking for.
At 100 % charge my 2016, S 60 D shows range of 203 miles.
IS that normal?
I'm under the impression that the range was considerably more.
Advertisement of 294 miles fully charged! ??
Tom.
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ucmndd
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A 60D was EPA rated at 218 miles when new, not 294.
203 miles for a 5-6 year old car is quite good. Your observation is perfectly normal.
Thanks !
I will try to live that.
I drive approximately 75 miles round trip daily.
My 60 kw battery, divided by 203 miles of battery range, gives me approximately 295.5 watts per mile.
That's hard to do for me as I drive highway and urban.
My real life/world, watts per mile, averages 400 w/m on the high end and 350 w/m on the low end.
So, consequently, I tend to use up my battery life rather quickly.
Tom.
Good to hear.
Thanks.
I wasn't sure of the range, as it was advertise differently and misleading.
I was worried that something was terribly wrong or defective.
It appears to be a new method of driving.
Thanks.
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
A 90D of the same vintage had 294 miles, which is probably where the confusion is coming from.
Zcd1
Active Member
400 wh/mile sounds quite high.
What speeds do you typically drive on the highway?
Are you running the heater? That uses a lot of extra power…
What speeds do you typically drive on the highway?
Are you running the heater? That uses a lot of extra power…
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
A 2016 60D is actually a ~75kwh battery software locked to ~60kwh. Tesla used to sell an unlock for ~$2,000, there is some question as to whether or not they still offer it. There is a part number in this thread that you might ask your service center for if you're interested in pursuing.
BATTERY UPGRADE, 60kWh to 75 kWh, MS(1091845-06-A)
60 to 75 upgrade not avail anymore? why not?
I just read that tesla isnt offering the update to unlock the battery even for 2k...This is odd if true.
teslamotorsclub.com
Zcd1
Active Member
In winter temperatures at those speeds and with the heat on your consumption sounds about right.
In warmer temps without running the heater that figure would probably be closer to 300 wh/mile.
Sounds like the real issue is that you thought you were buying a car with nearly 300 miles of range but it’s actually (always was) a car with about 200 miles of range.
Use the seat heaters more and set the cabin heat lower and that will help, but there’s ultimately no getting around the car’s limits unless you can get Tesla to unlock the battery’s extra capacity.
Tires. Pump it up to at least what the door says. I'd go 3 psi higher, but you're trading ride quality for slightly (if any) improved range. Switching to a low rolling resistance tire will also help, but you trade braking distance and cornering grip(?).
And don't carry any unnecessary weight - empty out the frunk and trunk. It's why a lot of new cars don't have spare tires.
If you don't mind aesthetics, tape up the body gaps.
I have a 12/2016 60D. I have 201-203 (depending on the day). Nice thing is you can charge to 100% without really worrying so it’s all usable. I get 95-100+% efficiency in mild to hot weather. But winter is rough, only 60-70% (with minimal heat).
I drive about 700-800 miles a week. And it’s been plenty for me (I have daily driven it for 10 months now). I don’t normally drive more than 130 a day (but I only ever supercharge is I want to just save on electricity - since it’s free)
I drive about 700-800 miles a week. And it’s been plenty for me (I have daily driven it for 10 months now). I don’t normally drive more than 130 a day (but I only ever supercharge is I want to just save on electricity - since it’s free)
