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Also another thought, how is 263 miles acceptable for the Model 3 SR+, but 19 less miles for the Model Y is unacceptable? We are talking around maybe 15 real world miles. I feel like there is some other issue here for Tesla with cannibalizing Model 3 sales, low margins, or something related to the possible upcoming tax credit. To say it is unacceptable when they knew how many miles it is rated for is not a great excuse. It is not like the EPA rated it after it was released. A better reason could have been we wanted to test the market to see how it would impact the business, and we have decided to go in a different direction. Remember, no real PR team to bounce ideas off each other!
Also another thought, how is 263 miles acceptable for the Model 3 SR+, but 19 less miles for the Model Y is unacceptable? We are talking around maybe 15 real world miles. I feel like there is some other issue here for Tesla with cannibalizing Model 3 sales, low margins, or something related to the possible upcoming tax credit. To say it is unacceptable when they knew how many miles it is rated for is not a great excuse. It is not like the EPA rated it after it was released. A better reason could have been we wanted to test the market to see how it would impact the business, and we have decided to go in a different direction. Remember, no real PR team to bounce ideas off each other!
My thought is there are only going to be more superchargers and other charging stations, so range will become less about literally not making it, and more about just having more frequent stops. Elon’s comments surprise me as 1.) I assume he ultimately signed off on the SR release a few weeks ago, and 2.) Tesla continues to sell used models with well under 250 miles range (MX 75D is 237 miles and several years old). I think 244 miles is enough for many situations.
I think it's likely that at highway speeds you're not seeing much under 280 wh/mi or so with the Y while the 3 probably could get as low as maybe 260 wh/mi. So your highway range is under 200 with the Y (178 or so) while it's dang near 200 with the 3 (like 192). That doesn't seem like a huge amount, but 200 vs under 200 aren't great reviews on YouTube and Twitter and such. In addition, if you have some bad weather (standing water on the road) or cold weather, that Y is going down to like 140 to 150 while the 3 might still be 170-ish. Again, not a huge difference, but when you see the car advertised as 244 miles and only getting 140 in the winter, it seems really bad when you think about how far 140 miles can take you.
My buddy has a Model 3 standard range and he's not enjoying the experience in the winter. Once the battery degrades and the cold weather sets in, I can't imagine you'll get anywhere near the rated 244 miles that the standard range Model Y was displaying.