Published 15:21 IST, June 16th 2020
Tesla Model S to receive EPA range rating of over 400 miles, announces Elon Musk
The first-ever electric vehicle Elon Musk's Tesla Model S is all set to receive an EPA-rated range of 402 miles representing nearly 20 percent increase in range
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first-ever electric vehicle Elon Musk's Tesla Model S is all set to receive an EPA-rated range of 402 miles representing nearly 20 percent increase in range as compared to 2019 Model S 100D with same battery pack design. Taking to Twitter, Elon Musk me anuncement.
According to Tesla, this achievement reflects its obsession with efficiency and energy frugality. model has gone through several changes both iterative and transformational, in core hardware and system architecture development by Tesla engineering, design, and production teams. changes were in production earlier this year when y started manufacturing Model S Long Range Plus, it stated. Meanwhile, Model S Long Range Plus has recently received a price reduction of $5,000.
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About new changes in Tesla Model S
According to Tesla, re is a significant mass reduction with standardization of Tesla’s in-house seat manufacturing and lighter-weight materials used in battery pack and drive units. new model has tempest aero wheels that are 8.5 inches wide which reduces aerodynamic drag compared to previous wheels on Model S Long Range. model has an increased drive unit efficiency by replacing mechanical oil pump with an electric oil pump that optimizes lubrication independent of vehicle speed to reduce friction.
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Furr, with Tesla's newest feature 'HOLD', motor’s regenerative braking blends with physical brakes to bring cars to a stop by easing off of accelerator pedal. regenerative braking works at a lower speed and deceleration rate, sending more energy back to battery pack, company stated. Along with it, re is a continued investment in supercharging.
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15:21 IST, June 16th 2020