Range & Efficiency - Tesla S Quick Reference Manual

RANGE & EFFICIENCY
You can maximize your driving range with the same driving habits that you use to conserve fuel
in a gasoline-powered vehicle. Energy consumption also depends on environmental conditions,
such as cold weather and hilly roads. To extract the maximum mileage from a charge:
• Avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.
• Use regenerative braking to slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator instead of using
the brake.
• Limit the use of resources such as heating and air conditioning. Using seat heaters to keep
warm is more efficient than cabin heating.
• Pre-condition your Model S while it is plugged in. When plugged in with the climate control
system activated, you can use the mobile app to remotely cool or heat the cabin. The vehicle
will pull power from the wall, ensuring that you have optimal range when you're ready to drive.
• Use Range Mode to automatically limit the amount of power used for the climate control
system:
CONTROLS > DRIVING > RANGE MODE > ON.
RATED VS. IDEAL RANGE
Rated:
Based on EPA testing.
Ideal:
Assumes driving conditions based on driving at a speed of 55mph (89km per hour)
on a flat road, and using no additional energy for climate control.
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