Getting Maximum Range - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Driving Tips to Maximize Range
You can maximize your driving range using
the same driving habits that you use to
conserve fuel in a gasoline-powered vehicle. In
addition to driving habits, energy
consumption depends on environmental
conditions (such as cold weather and hilly
roads). To get the maximum mileage from a
charge:
• Avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.
• Instead of using the brake to slow down,
move your foot off the accelerator.
Whenever Model S is moving and your
foot is off the accelerator, regenerative
braking slows down Model S and feeds
surplus energy back to the Battery (see
Regenerative Braking
• Keep tires at the recommended inflation
pressures (see
on page 100).
• Lighten your load by removing any
unnecessary cargo.
• Limit the use of resources such as heating
and air conditioning. Using seat heaters to
keep warm is more efficient than heating
the cabin. You can turn on Range mode to
automatically limit the power of the
climate control system (see
page 69).
The power meter on the instrument panel and
the Energy app provide feedback on energy
usage. With this feedback, you will soon
become familiar with how driving habits and
environmental conditions impact how much
energy Model S is using.
Saving Energy
Model S has an energy-saving feature that
reduces the amount of energy being
consumed when Model S is not in use. Touch
Controls > Displays > Energy Saving and
choose from the following options:
• OFF. All display systems remain powered
when Model S is not in use, providing the
most responsive experience. More energy
is consumed.
• NIGHTLY. Model S shifts to the energy-
saving mode at night (10 pm to 5 am).
• ON. Significantly less energy is consumed
whenever Model S is not in use. The start-
up time of the instrument panel and
Bluetooth could be slower.
• Always Connected. Preserves cell
connectivity when energy saving is active.
This allows the mobile app to connect to
Driving
on page 59).
Tire Care and Maintenance
Settings

Getting Maximum Range

Model S more quickly, and provides
immediate 3G internet access when
entering the car. Slightly more energy is
consumed.
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