What is the actual winter range of the Model 3?

[JackDella]

Model-3 winter actual range is 412 kilometers. The following are specific details about the Model 3: 1. Configuration: The Model 3 is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system, with a top speed of 155 mph. Additional radar and cameras can recognize pedestrians and road signs, enabling features such as automatic parking, highway autonomous driving, and automatic following in traffic jams. 2. Power: The most significant change for drivers and passengers in the Model 3 is the upgrade from the original two-wheel drive to four-wheel all-wheel drive. This is supported by two motors: one motor drives the rear wheels, while another smaller motor drives the front wheels, reducing the 0-100 km/h acceleration time to 3.2 seconds compared to previous versions.

[SarahRose]

Last winter, I drove a Tesla Model 3 to commute, and noticed a significant drop in range. Normally in summer, it can run over 500 kilometers, but when temperatures dropped below freezing, with the heater and seat warmers on, the battery efficiency decreased, and the range shrank to around 400 kilometers. Once on a long trip with the air conditioning on, I only managed 350 kilometers before urgently needing to recharge. This is largely related to temperature and driving habits—cold weather drains the battery faster, and the heating systems consume extra power. It's recommended to preheat the car using the app before trips to save some power. Overall, winter range drops by about 20% to 30%, significantly below the nominal value, but it's still sufficient for daily city driving.

[JayceLynn]

From my understanding of automobiles, the actual range reduction of the Tesla Model 3 in winter is primarily due to the impact of low temperatures on battery performance. Lithium-ion batteries experience slower chemical reactions in cold environments, leading to decreased efficiency. Additionally, using the heater consumes a significant amount of energy, typically resulting in a range reduction of around 30%. For example, a Model 3 with a nominal range of 550 kilometers may only achieve 380-400 kilometers at 0°C, depending on wind speed and driving speed. Factors influencing this include lower temperatures causing greater range loss and high-speed driving consuming more power. Fortunately, the intelligent system can optimize regenerative braking, but it is still recommended to minimize frequent use of cabin heating and prioritize battery maintenance to mitigate the issue.

[Leila]

I have deep experience driving electric vehicles. In winter, the Model 3's range is indeed significantly shorter. Compared to easily achieving 500 kilometers in summer, the actual range in cold winter drops to around 350 to 400 kilometers, a reduction of about 25%. The reason is that low temperatures weaken the battery's output capacity, and additional energy is consumed for cabin heating. Simply put, driving at high speeds or in low temperatures drains the battery faster, affecting the actual driving distance.