Exactly. I don’t think Tesla showing the EPA range after degradation and state of charge is anything to be concerned about. If there’s a problem with doing that, then the problem lies with the EPA/regulations.
I’m not sure what this whole different numbers at 100% vs at 50% is unless they do turn on a guess-o-meter if you reach 50%, or maybe Tesla is fudging the battery degradation to show a higher 100% and then adjusts it as you start driving, but either way, I don’t think it’s the big deal this articles title is trying to make it out to be. The number at 100% will be accurate to the EPA test cycle on a new vehicle, and I think that’s the critical piece here.
I do still think we need better more accurate EPA tests.
abhibeckert@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Some people have complained that their Tesla does half the estimated / EPA range when they drive in winter. If those complaints are accurate… then that’s pretty bad.
Everyone knows range is weather affected, but not by half. It definitely shouldn’t be that bad.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 11 months ago
It would probably make sense for the EPA to have a cold weather test to help give a better picture.
Cold weather really isn’t 50%, especially with the heat pumps. Like maybe on a non heat pump, if you don’t preheat, and have a lead foot directly onto a highway, but even then.
All that said, none of that is the doom and gloom of the title if that’s all it is.
I still think the real risk is from AP/FSD.
This range thing probably won’t result in anything significant