How much electricity does Tesla consume when using air conditioning?
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Tesla's air conditioning significantly affects the range. The energy in a full tank of about 50 liters of gasoline is approximately 500kWh, while the battery pack of an electric vehicle typically has a full charge energy of around 100kWh, which is only 20% of the energy in a full tank of gasoline. Although the thermal efficiency of an internal combustion engine is lower than that of an electric motor, it still holds an advantage. The electric motor in an electric vehicle utilizes energy more efficiently, but using air conditioning requires additional stored electricity, which inevitably has a more significant impact on the range. Additional information about Tesla is as follows: 1. Electric Vehicles: Tesla is committed to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through electric vehicles, solar products, and integrated renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses. 2. Advantages: For daily driving, you only need to charge at home overnight to have a full charge for the next day's travel. For long-distance driving, you can recharge at public charging stations or Tesla's charging network. Tesla has over 25,000 Superchargers worldwide, with an average of six new charging sites built each week.