Tesla Model S: Factors Affecting Energy Consumption
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Getting Maximum Range / Factors Affecting Energy
Consumption
While driving:
- Elevated driving speed.
- Environmental conditions such as cold or hot weather and wind.
- Using climate controls to heat or cool the cabin.
- Uphill travel: Driving uphill requires more energy and depletes range at a faster rate. However, driving downhill allows your vehicle to regain a portion of its expended energy through regenerative braking (see Regenerative Braking).
- Short trips or stop-and-go traffic: It takes energy to bring the cabin and Battery to a specified temperature when starting the vehicle. You may see a higher average consumption when the vehicle is used for very short trips or in heavy traffic.
- Heavy cargo load.
- Windows rolled down.
- Wheels and tires not maintained.
- Customized settings or third-party accessories (roof or trunk racks, third-party wheels).
While parked and not plugged in to a charger:
- Preconditioning the cabin or using climate controls.
- Summon.
- Vehicle infotainment and climate controls system.
- Sentry mode.
- Tesla or third-party mobile app requests.
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The driving range displayed in Model S is an estimate of
the remaining battery energy based on EPA-rated
consumption. It may not account for your personal
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Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Caution: Replace all Patchbolt(s).
Note: The LH and RH subframe braces are not
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