Track mode to simulate RWD

[jason66]

If you enable track mode with stability set to full and power to rear wheels only, would that simulate a RWD long range?
Do you think you would see a reduction in consumption with no other noticeable impacts?

 

[Hairyman]

Not sure. Depends on which of the two motors is the most efficient - one is induction the other permanent magnet - and whether front wheel drive is more efficient than real wheel drive.

I think some of these issues are taken into account by the current driving management software.

You still can’t get away from the effects of lugging the extra mass around.

 

[Dangerous Fish]

No, the AWD cars only use the rear motor during regular driving and TM doesn't disable either motor completely anyway.

 

[jason66]

Oh well, there goes that idea!
. Next idea.. 3d print some aero wheel covers for the 20 inch performance wheels for long road trips! Would that extend range?!!

 

[Dangerous Fish]

Oh well, there goes that idea!
. Next idea.. 3d print some aero wheel covers for the 20 inch performance wheels for long road trips! Would that extend range?!!

There's only one way to find out
I'd say if you are that determined to get better range, a nice set of aftermarket 18" wheels with very low rolling resistance tyres would be better.

 

[Hairyman]

There's only one way to find out
I'd say if you are that determined to get better range, a nice set of aftermarket 18" wheels with very low rolling resistance tyres would be better.

This will make a much greater difference. I think there are aftermarket aero rime out there to improve things further, but I can’t remember off the top of my head.

 

[Hairyman]

If you do go for 18” rims they need to be designed to accommodate the performance model brakes

 

[Dangerous Fish]

If you do go for 18” rims they need to be designed to accommodate the performance model brakes

And the lip on the hub

 

[jason66]

And the lip on the hub

It all sounds way too hard for any minimal benefits realised. I guess just because you can doesn't always mean you should!

 

[ARMARM]

If you enable track mode with stability set to full and power to rear wheels only, would that simulate a RWD long range?
Do you think you would see a reduction in consumption with no other noticeable impacts?

Probably wouldn't work on a Model 3, but I know with the Model S or X Performance, you could type in the access code "performance" and it would allow you to mimic the performance of the lesser models.