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The Model S “Long Range Plus” was announced by Tesla on June 15, 2020. Through various improvements, the range could be further increased with the same 100 kWh battery pack. With a range of 402 miles according to the EPA standard, this corresponds to an increase of almost 20% compared to a 2019 Model S100D. […]
The Tesla FSD “Full self-driving” option is a software package that Tesla sells for vehicles with Autopilot 2 hardware or higher. The option is also called FSD for short. This completely revised article describes the current status of functions and should help to find out whether the purchase of FSD is reasonable or whether the […]
At the beginning of May 2019, Tesla announced in its Blog the new safety features “Lane Departure Avoidance” and “Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance”. The following article describes exactly which functions are involved and how the experiences with them are described in Internet forums and on Facebook. These two new functions are activated for the Model […]
Not all Tesla models charge at the Supercharger with the same speed. The charging time differs in the battery capacity and the cell type used in the Tesla batteries. Tesla used to name its vehicle models after the corresponding battery capacity in kWh. Model S100D, for example, stood for a Model S with 100 kWh […]
Tesla provides regular software updates for its vehicles. This means that even older vehicles will still have new functions and improvements after years. These updates are automatically downloaded via the mobile network of the SIM card installed on the vehicle. Alternatively, if the vehicle is connected to a Wi-Fi Network (WLAN), it can also obtain […]
This article summarizes information about the reduction of the DC fast charging speed after a certain amount of charged DC power at the Tesla Supercharger or other DC current sources. Around May 2017, it was announced in an American Tesla Forum that frequent supercharging has a negative effect on the maximum loading speed. Traditionally, this […]
This article explains how to find out which type of battery is installed in the Tesla. Tesla used to use the capacity of the battery in kWh for the Model S and Model X. For example, “S75D” stands for a Model S with 75 kilowatt hours (kWh) and four-wheel drive (D stands for Dual Motor). […]
The Plus model exists only on the Tesla Model S P85+ and is the former top model of Tesla. It was built from 2012 to November 2014. The so-called “Performance Plus Package” could be ordered for 6500 USD with the P85. In the Plus version the car was only built with a rear engine, but […]
Battery range statistics is a topic that interests many Tesla owners. These values change over time due to different factors. Especially battery degradation is an important issue for electric cars. Degradation means that the maximum possible energy capacity of the battery is reduced by use and aging. Like any lithium-ion battery, Tesla’s battery cells lose […]
The Tesla Model S and X range of a full battery charge depends on many factors. In addition to driving speed, these include weather conditions and additional energy consumers such as air conditioning and heating. When buying a Tesla, it is important to know how far a battery charge will last depending on driving style. […]