Isn’t this something for the FTC to prosecute? And then after that, class-action lawsuits?
When Apple got caught extending battery life on old iPhones without user knowledge, there were lawsuits announced by the end of the day. What about Tesla?
I’ve tested in my own model 3 and the range and kwh usage is actually pretty accurate as advertised assuming you accelerate slowly, drive the speed limit, and don’t run the heat, and don’t have a strong headwind. Many people, including myself, absolutely do not drive like that, so the range will be less.
Running the heat can be energy draining because you don’t have a hot engine to draw air from. Using the heated seats is much more efficient but of course less comfortable in cold weather.
Yeah it’s all about ideal conditions, and same for ICE as the other reply said. Even external temperature matters for EVs too, if it’s too cold the battery won’t perform as well.
I’m actually within about 5% ± on my Model S Plaid depending on the time of year and that’s hardly driving conservatively (maybe luck?). Oddly enough, my Model S has been more efficient than my Model 3 LR was, which I know makes no sense. But pretty much across the board for all the same drives, I use less kWh, it boggles my mind.
This is based on data from Tessie.
All that said, I realize the article says other manufacturers have more accurate fuel economies. I’m sorry, but no, my friend’s leaf is absolutely wrong by an extremely large margin, especially in winter, and has been since day one. It’s not even close.
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Isn’t this something for the FTC to prosecute? And then after that, class-action lawsuits?
When Apple got caught extending battery life on old iPhones without user knowledge, there were lawsuits announced by the end of the day. What about Tesla?
I am Jack’s complete lack of surprise.
I’ve tested in my own model 3 and the range and kwh usage is actually pretty accurate as advertised assuming you accelerate slowly, drive the speed limit, and don’t run the heat, and don’t have a strong headwind. Many people, including myself, absolutely do not drive like that, so the range will be less.
Wait, so you can’t use the air? You know, one of the major comfort features in a car? What a ripoff.
You can use the AC is fine and you get pretty close to the rated mileage, but the heated air is a bigger drain.
Running the heat can be energy draining because you don’t have a hot engine to draw air from. Using the heated seats is much more efficient but of course less comfortable in cold weather.
Yeah it’s all about ideal conditions, and same for ICE as the other reply said. Even external temperature matters for EVs too, if it’s too cold the battery won’t perform as well.
[BRAND] exaggerating any kind of EV range.
lol whats new
I’m actually within about 5% ± on my Model S Plaid depending on the time of year and that’s hardly driving conservatively (maybe luck?). Oddly enough, my Model S has been more efficient than my Model 3 LR was, which I know makes no sense. But pretty much across the board for all the same drives, I use less kWh, it boggles my mind.
This is based on data from Tessie.
All that said, I realize the article says other manufacturers have more accurate fuel economies. I’m sorry, but no, my friend’s leaf is absolutely wrong by an extremely large margin, especially in winter, and has been since day one. It’s not even close.
Exaggerating?
Why don’t we try lying, bait and switch. Perhaps criminal investigation for consumer fraud?
Tell me the world isn’t a better place if elon is sent to work in a lithium mine for the next decade