I think in the press release "EPA Estimate" for SR is the unofficial range as of now. The LR 310 mile range is official as it is printed on the Monroney sticker. 310 miles is probably lower than the actual test value, but that is allowed.
This often occurs with new battery options in the S and X. For example, when the 90 came out, they extrapolated from the 85 range (and sandbagged) and labeled as EPA estimated. When the actual test results came back they dropped the estimated moniker, and the number went up. I believe the same also happened with 60/70/75, and 90/100.
I think Troy has shown all his cards as to why he thinks what he thinks. We don't know WHY Tesla chose to use a different constant multiplier when officially reporting their numbers to the EPA. It is my opinion that they changed the multiplier to sandbag for product differentiation reasons.This actually makes good sense, and explains the discrepancy.
I'm still left to wonder about Troy's research, and why he got such different numbers for the Model 3's range when he followed Tesla's previous method of calculating vehicle range for EPA submission. Even if his conclusion (The Model 3 has 25-45 miles additional range and Tesla is sandbagging the numbers) ends up being wrong, I would still love to understand why / how he reached the results that led him to such a conclusion.
P.S. - When do I earn the ability to "Like" and "React" to posts? Blergh.
@shrspeedblade, I agree that the 310 number is fantastic, and I couldn't be happier! I'll be getting the $49,000 bundle sometime between November and January, and I can't wait. My questions stem not from a lack of gratitude about the current reported range, but from an intellectual curiosity borne out of following Troy's research.
which tends to err on the side of unreasonable expectation, only to be followed by bitter disappointment when confronted with reality.
My driving also benefits from living at 6000 ft and usually driving at below 65 mph, but in our Prius Prime (which has Aero and weight similar to the Model 3 SR and almost identical EPA highway rated consumption) I average 6 miles a kWh lifetime.FWIW, I've been able to achieve over 5 miles/kwh from my 2nd gen Volt under favorable circumstances, so while it would be harder over the longer distance I have a hunch I might actually squeeze out around 375 miles out of a 3LR in a similar fashion. However, I'm not banking on it nor fanning the euphoric flames of this board
On the other hand, I bet I'll get under 150 miles when I take it out and flog it on my favorite twisties, too!
The end game is just better range. Tesla does not have to reconcile their sandbagging with the EPA because they allow it. It's only under reported by around 7%. That is well within the variability just based off driving habits. Most people never get EPA numbers anyway, with this sandbagging, more people will get close. It is all good stuff to me.
Maybe they're sandbagging because they figure those that choose the battery that provides a half second better performance might tend to take advantage of it. They're just reasonably setting expectations.
Technically incorrect. I ran across someone a few weeks ago that indirectly revealed that he was using Ideal. I showed him where in the UI to change to Rated so that his number wasn't totally imaginary.
