> The Model 3 LR battery size is 75 kWh. Are you telling me a 9 kWh difference say ~15% is the sole reason for an almost 25% increase in range? No, I'm telling

> The Model 3 LR battery size is 75 kWh. Are you telling me a 9 kWh difference say ~15% is the sole reason for an almost 25% increase in range? No, I'm telling you you're comparing paper miles instead of real world miles. Here's a real world range test of the Kia Niro 64 kWh and the Model 3 LR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH7V2tU3iFc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH7V2tU3iFc The Model 3's extra 11 kWh only bought it an extra 15 miles. It achieved 78% of its WLTP range. The Niro delivered 90% of its WLTP range. > By being less ambitious, it is not as efficient overall All you've really said is that Tesla's heat pump is a different design, not demonstrated that it's actually better than Hyundai's. You should take Tesla's claims with a grain of salt.