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It's ~200 miles each way from SF to Tahoe. I imagine that's a pretty important number for people considering an electric SUV. Model 3 advertises a 325mi range,
by coke12 8y ago
It's ~200 miles each way from SF to Tahoe. I imagine that's a pretty important number for people considering an electric SUV.
Model 3 advertises a 325mi range, and Musk says the Y will get about 10% less than the 3.
- dogsgobork 8y agoWith the altitude change I wouldn't expect 200 miles of range to be sufficient for SF->Tahoe, reverse might work.
- sliken 8y ago0.9*325 = 292.5 miles. A friend tracked his battery use on a trip from SF -> Tahoe, the climb took around 30 miles of range, which I thought was pretty reasonable. He climbs two 7200 feet passes, and was driving quite quickly.
- huebnerob 8y agoThe cold actually reduces range considerably and increases charging times. I’ve even heard reports of being unable to charge a Tesla through a standard 120VAC outlet if the weather is below freezing.
- azhenley 8y agoI haven't had a problem with 120V. They have always given me 3-5 miles of charge per hour regardless of weather. But I have had superchargers go at that same rate when it is cold. I quickly learned my lesson to charge in the evening or after driving for a while instead of first thing in the morning :)
- nathanaldensr 8y agoYou should read about what happens to lithium batteries when you charge them at below freezing temperatures.
- notatoad 8y ago>I imagine that's a pretty important number for people considering an electric SUV A very small subset of people, sure. Tesla buyers also exist outside of SF.
- kondro 8y agoIs this a regular commute for large parts of the World?
- hopler 8y agoIt is for the world as envisioned by SV product managers, as seen in their marketing slide decks.
- cycrutchfield 8y agoYou really think that range on flat terrain is the same as range when climbing thousands of feet in elevation?