ACA Man
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Well, I read recently when they compared the range of both MS and Porsche Taycan and their conclusion is Porsche under stated their range while Tesla over stated theirs. They went on to say EPA didn’t really tested the cars but relied on manufacturers to provide certain parameters for.Your and OP's situation are perfect examples of why every Model S/X/Y customer—even for brand new vehicles—should insist on seeing the displayed range at 100%. Even brand new Tesla vehicles are not displaying the advertised EPA range estimates at 100% SOC. Tesla is getting away with murder here. I simply cannot fathom how anyone buys a Tesla without first checking to make sure the battery—arguably the highest priced component of the car—is actually performing as advertised.
I urge every Tesla customer to insist on seeing the displayed range at 100% or decline delivery. Tesla will try to tell you that it's "dependent on driving habits", which is a total lie and you can catch them in the lie. After they say it, point them to their own FAQs on the topic:
Range Tips
"Displayed range is based on regulating agency certification (EPA) and is not adapted based on driving pattern."
Of course, I have no means to verify said statement and yet, at the same time, there’s a few video on YouTube where people actually tested their own Taycan and got close to 300 miles. I do understand however that’s dependent on how you drive together with other factors.
My disappointment with Tesla Is the way they conduct business.
That particular “ dependent on driving habits” statement was added as a disclaimer to the used car ad, if my memory served me, to the EPA number right after we filed our lawsuit. That disclaimer was not stated when we bought ours.
We really had high hopes for Tesla since, finally, here’s an American car company that’s way ahead of everybody else and we were proud to be an owner. Sadly, that pride had turned into a grave let-down. Not just the way they treated us but also the way Musk ‘manipulated’ market by pushing ‘Junks’ out there door just to meet their goal numbers. Who cares about the customers, right?
There’s always new blood coming in.
‘Shame.