This Supercharger Extension Cable Promises To Fix A Big Pain Point, But Falls Short: Expert
InsideEVs contributor and charging expert Tom Moloughney put Hansshow’s latest Tesla Supercharger extension cable to the test. In real-world testing, the 8-foot NACS to CCS1 DC fast-charging extension cable fell short of expectations. The cable is aimed at non-Tesla EV owners who often need to double park when using V3 Tesla Superchargers Tens of thousands […]
This 380,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Has Its Original Battery. Range Loss Is Huge
This 380,000-mile Tesla Model 3 is still running on its original battery pack. Its displayed range has dropped by 34.2%, from 240 miles to 158 miles. Despite major degradation, it still managed 138.3 highway miles at 68 mph. Battery degradation is an inevitable reality of EV ownership, but how much capacity it loses over time […]
How Far Will A Tesla Model 3 Go On An ‘Empty’ Battery?
In the rare event that your electric vehicle battery reaches 0% state of charge while road-tripping, rest assured that your car won’t suddenly come to a grinding halt in the middle of the road. Like gas cars, which all have a built-in fuel buffer even when the fuel gauge reads empty, EVs also have a […]