Tesla Model S Became The First Electric Car With A Power Reserve Of More Than 640 Kilometers

2023 Author: Natalie MacDonald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 02:36

Tesl has announced the start of sales of the upgraded Model S liftback with extended range. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tested the Long Range Plus version in real conditions and announced a 6% increase in range. The model was the first production electric vehicle to travel more than 400 miles (640 kilometers) without recharging.

• On the EP cycle, the newest TeslModel S travels 402 miles (647 kilometers) versus the previous 379 miles (610 kilometers). It was possible to achieve an increase due to the use of lighter materials in the design, first used on the younger Model 3 and Model Y, new tires with a 2% reduced rolling resistance, changes in the algorithms for the regenerative braking and refinement of the electric motors - friction is reduced in the front, and mechanical in the rear. the oil pump is replaced by an electric one. The traction battery remains the same.

• The agency crossed the 400-mile line only on the second try. For the first time, specialists left the car overnight with the doors unlocked and the key inside. The electronics of the car went into standby mode, which used up 2% of the battery power and the test showed a cruising range of 391 miles (629 kilometers). After criticism of Elon Musk, the agency conducted a second test with a fully charged battery.
• The TeslModel S Long Range Plus is powered by two electric motors (one on each axle), accelerates to 60 mph (97 km / h) in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 249 km / h. In the United States, the initial cost of an electric vehicle is $ 74,990 (5.2 million rubles).