Sort of like a carbon-conscious version of KITT from Knight Rider. It can then utilize your driving data to anticipate your charging needs for a given trip. According to Tesla, the best way to monitor your personal range is with the Energy app, on your EV touchscreen.Īs you drive, the Energy app analyzes your EVs driving patterns and uses that data to project personalized range estimates.
The actual range of your Tesla mostly depends on your road environment and the way in which you drive. It’s common for this range to fluctuate based on the battery itself and the Tesla’s computer as it calculates your driving conditions against this fixed EPA range. To begin, it’s important to recognize that the displayed range in your Tesla is based on fixed test data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and not your own personal driving methods. This range varies based upon a multitude of driving conditions, as well as outside factors of which we will dig into below. The range of your Tesla is how far it can travel based on how much energy its battery has stored from a given charge.