The Tesla Model 3 Can Far Exceed Its Rated Range. But There's A Catch

"The Tesla Model 3 long-range RWD can be very efficient if you keep the speed low. In this range test in Thailand, it exceeded its WLTP range by over 20%, reaching 565 miles on one charge. The secret to stretching a full charge for this long is keeping the speed low and choosing the right time and conditions. How much range you can extract out of an electric vehicle depends on a series of factors: its battery capacity, its powertrain efficiency, its weight and its aerodynamic coefficient, as well as the outside temperature."

"However, the WLTP claim isn't out of the realm of possibilities, driving normally, and if you have patience and aren't in a rush, you can exceed it in real-world driving conditions. Bjrn Nyland proved it by driving a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in Thailand and easily exceeded the claimed WLTP range of 466 miles (750 kilometers) for that variant."

Range extraction from an electric vehicle depends on battery capacity, powertrain efficiency, vehicle weight, aerodynamic coefficient, outside temperature, and driving behavior including speed and auxiliary loads. Using heating or air conditioning visibly reduces range, while heat-pump-equipped EVs experience less penalty. WLTP figures in Europe often read 20–30% higher than equivalent U.S. estimates, yet patient low-speed driving can meet or exceed WLTP in real-world conditions. In a Thailand loop, a Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD reached 565 miles on one charge by holding about 49.7 mph (80 km/h) indicated (~47.9 mph GPS). Ambient temperatures around 27–29°C minimized thermal losses and helped achieve the result.

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