What is the actual winter range of the Model 3?
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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.
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.