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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Sun Aug 6, 2017, 10:35 AM Aug 2017

Tesla Model S Sets New Record For Distance Traveled On One Charge

On Friday, a Tesla club in Italy announced that they had driven a Tesla Model S 100D 670 miles on a single charge — a new record distance.

Tesla Owners Italia tweeted the news Friday with a photo of the vehicle display and a small explanation: “1078 km - 669.83 miles with Tesla ModelS 100D in a single charge by Tesla Owners Italy-Ticino-San Marino #teslarecord.”

Based on the photo of the display, it took 98.4 kWh of energy to go 670 miles, nearly double the usual efficiency of a Model S, which is 300 Wh/mi. For a watts per mile explanation, check out this forum.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk celebrated the accomplishment on Twitter Saturday, announcing that it was a new record for electric cars. “Congratulations Tesla Owners Italia!!” he said.

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https://www.inverse.com/article/35133-tesla-model-s-sets-new-record-for-distance-traveled-on-one-charge

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Tesla Model S Sets New Record For Distance Traveled On One Charge (Original Post) n2doc Aug 2017 OP
That must have been an interesting drive SHRED Aug 2017 #1
Take that, Kochsuckers njhoneybadger Aug 2017 #2
When batteries are lighter and more powerful and cheaper than today's types we can expect solar BSdetect Aug 2017 #3
 

SHRED

(28,136 posts)
1. That must have been an interesting drive
Sun Aug 6, 2017, 10:57 AM
Aug 2017

The 1000D loves to go. They really had to putt putt around for about 22 hours straight.

BSdetect

(8,989 posts)
3. When batteries are lighter and more powerful and cheaper than today's types we can expect solar
Sun Aug 6, 2017, 12:20 PM
Aug 2017

power to rule.

And that won't be far away.

Then add the benefits of super lightweight materials for vehicles.

Perhaps hovering or even flying vehicles will be the main form of transport for personal use at least.




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