Does Tesla have a 1000 km range?
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Tesla does not have a 1000 km range. Tesla's initial new energy vehicle startup team mainly came from Silicon Valley, using IT concepts to build cars, rather than the traditional automaker approach represented by Detroit. Therefore, Tesla's electric vehicle production is often seen as a story of a Silicon Valley upstart challenging the Detroit giants. Below is an introduction to Tesla vehicles: Brand Introduction: Tesla is an American electric vehicle and energy company that manufactures and sells electric cars, solar panels, and energy storage devices. Headquartered in Palo Alto, it was founded on July 1, 2003, by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. The founders named the company "Tesla Motors" in honor of the physicist Nikola Tesla. Launch Timeline: Tesla's first car product, the Roadster, was released in 2008 as a two-door sports car. In 2012, Tesla launched its second car product—the Model S, a four-door all-electric luxury sedan; the third car product was the Model X, a luxury all-electric SUV, which began deliveries in September 2015. Tesla's next car, the Model 3, was first unveiled in March 2016 and began deliveries in late 2017.
Tesla currently does not have any mass-produced models capable of achieving a 1000-kilometer range. I've driven the Model S Long Range for several years, and its official range is around 660 kilometers. In real-world city driving, it can reach over 500 kilometers, while highway driving yields slightly lower figures. Cold weather or using air conditioning drains the battery faster, making it impossible to reach the 1000-kilometer mark. Battery technology is currently the bottleneck—Tesla's use of ternary lithium batteries has capacity limitations. Achieving such high range would require larger battery packs, which would make the car too heavy and compromise handling. I've compared it with other brands like the Lucid Air, which claims an 837-kilometer range. Tesla is working on updates, but a breakthrough in the short term is unlikely. For daily driving, a 1000-kilometer range isn't necessary anyway, given the widespread Supercharger network that can replenish half the battery in about 30 minutes. Tesla's goal is to advance sustainable transportation. Future advancements with the 4680 battery might bring the 1000-kilometer target within reach, but current real-world data shows mainstream models hovering around 600 kilometers. Don't be misled by online rumors.
