What is the range of a Tesla in kilometers?
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Tesla's range is from 400 kilometers to 632 kilometers. In actual road driving, the vehicle's range will continuously adjust based on usage conditions. The actual mileage of the vehicle will also be affected by other factors, such as vehicle configuration, battery usage duration and condition, driving habits and operations, environmental and climate conditions. Tesla is an American electric vehicle and energy company, primarily producing and selling electric vehicles, solar panels, and energy storage equipment. Its founder named the company "Tesla" in honor of the physicist Nikola Tesla. Tesla's vehicle models include: Tesla Roadster, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Base Model 3, etc.
I've been driving the Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive for over a year, and in real-world daily commuting, it can run about 500 kilometers. On weekends, when taking the kids to nearby cities, a round trip of 120 kilometers usually doesn't require charging. However, it depends on driving habits—when my wife drives with the AC on more aggressively, the range drops to around 460 kilometers. In winter, when temperatures drop below zero, using the heater significantly reduces the range. Once, after a full charge, the display showed only 420 kilometers left, which scared me into checking the battery health immediately. Nowadays, new cars display more accurate range estimates, but in practice, it's still advisable to calculate based on 80% of the displayed range.
Helped a friend pick up a Model Y Long Range, the official range of 688 km sounds impressive. In actual highway testing at 110 km/h cruising at the speed limit, it managed just over 580 km. Surprisingly, it's more energy-efficient in the city, with stop-and-go traffic allowing it to reach 620 km. My friend, a salesperson who frequently travels long distances, mentioned that with the dense network of Superchargers, a 30-minute charge during a 400 km trip can add another 300 km of range, making range anxiety minimal. The new Model S Plaid is even more impressive, with an official range of 672 km. Flooring the accelerator a few times drains the battery faster, but it still comfortably exceeds 600 km in daily use.
Tesla's range depends entirely on the model. The Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive version has a CLTC range of 606 km, while the Long Range version offers 713 km. The Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive provides 554 km, and the Long Range version reaches 688 km. In real-world usage, it's normal to experience a 75% to 85% of the stated range. In summer, using the air conditioning reduces the range less, while in winter, the heater can cut the range by up to 40%. Driving over 100 km/h accelerates battery drain, and maintaining tire pressure above 2.9 can save energy. Most importantly, preheating the battery is key—using the mobile app to turn on the climate control before leaving in winter can add dozens of kilometers to the range.
