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The Environmental Protection Agency has put the all-electric sedan in 90D form through its paces yet again. Ladies and gents, it is with great pleasure that I announce to you that the 2016 Tesla Model S 90D can travel up to 294 miles (473 km) on a full charge.
On the EPA website, we’re told that range in the city stands at 285.7 miles (460 kilometers). Outside the urban jungle, the 2016 Tesla Model S 90D runs out of juice after 303.2 miles (488 kilometers). Indeed, this variant of the Model S is the first mass-produced electric vehicle to cross the 300-mile barrier. Are you curious how Tesla managed to squeeze 6 percent more range from the 90 kWh battery pack?
The answer to that curiosity comes from the eco-conscious peeps over at InsideEVs.com, as follows: “The new 90D was listed by Tesla at 294 miles of range, versus the old 270-mile EPA rating (which was actually based on the 85 kWh car – the 90 kWh version was not originally re-tested/certified for greater range via increased battery capacity) and Tesla’s previous 288-mile estimate.”
The good news doesn't end here because the Tesla Model S 100D and P100D are go. Tesla Motors has posted a photograph on its Facebook account of a Model S parked next to a wall on which “100” is written. No prizes will be awarded to those who understand that is the teaser for the long-awaited 100 kWh battery.
If we’re lucky, the Palo Alto-based EV manufacturer will make the 100 kWh battery available for the Model X as well. There's a small possibility for that not to happen, but then again, it would be ludicrous if the Model X didn't get the same 100 kWh battery option as the Model S. No other official information is available at the present moment, but do look forward to 350 miles (563 kilometers) at the very least.
The answer to that curiosity comes from the eco-conscious peeps over at InsideEVs.com, as follows: “The new 90D was listed by Tesla at 294 miles of range, versus the old 270-mile EPA rating (which was actually based on the 85 kWh car – the 90 kWh version was not originally re-tested/certified for greater range via increased battery capacity) and Tesla’s previous 288-mile estimate.”
The good news doesn't end here because the Tesla Model S 100D and P100D are go. Tesla Motors has posted a photograph on its Facebook account of a Model S parked next to a wall on which “100” is written. No prizes will be awarded to those who understand that is the teaser for the long-awaited 100 kWh battery.
If we’re lucky, the Palo Alto-based EV manufacturer will make the 100 kWh battery available for the Model X as well. There's a small possibility for that not to happen, but then again, it would be ludicrous if the Model X didn't get the same 100 kWh battery option as the Model S. No other official information is available at the present moment, but do look forward to 350 miles (563 kilometers) at the very least.
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