My model 3 was in for repair recently and I had a model S loaner for a few days. The thing that struck my most, apart from the much milder brake regen, was how much more accurate the range of the model S was. So, for example, when I had 99 mile range and did a 27 mile trip, I ended up with 72 miles of range. My model 3, on the other hand, used 60 miles of range today for my 40 mile round trip commute.
I get that it's cold and I'm getting less range because I'm using the heating, but why doesn't the car take current driving conditions into account and change the range estimate (like an ICE car would do). The accurate range display in the S just felt so much better.
I get that it's cold and I'm getting less range because I'm using the heating, but why doesn't the car take current driving conditions into account and change the range estimate (like an ICE car would do). The accurate range display in the S just felt so much better.