Updated software to increase Tesla power reserve. Unlimited range for Tesla Model S Tesla models maximum range

Updated software to increase Tesla power reserve. Unlimited range for Tesla Model S Tesla models maximum range

Updated software number 6.2 for the Tesla Model S will relieve all fans of electric cars from worries about the maximum driving range. Now it will not work to discharge the battery “by negligence” (unless you do it intentionally). Several additional options have also been introduced regarding the autonomous movement of the machine.

Elon Musk, CEO Tesla, explained that the new software will not increase the efficiency of the car, but will not allow the driver to move away from the Supercharger charging station by more than the maximum allowable distance.

And even if a person does not follow the recommendations of the optimal route, the computer will still analyze the movement, taking into account the coordinates of the Supercharger. In addition, a record of occupied stations is kept, and recommendations are provided only taking into account the availability of free gas stations.

Software update - at the end of this month

To date, the new software is undergoing beta testing. Most likely, Tesla S drivers will be able to experience the benefits of the new software as early as the end of March 2015. The update will be transmitted over a 3G wireless connection.

According to statistics, 90% of the US population lives within 280 km of Supercharger stations. At a gas station, the battery charge increases by at least 80% within 1 hour. One full charge is enough to overcome approximately 320-400 km.

After the software update, the car connected to the Supercharger gas station network will inform the driver about the possibility to reach the next gas station within the driving route. Thus, queues at each gas station will be minimized. With a significant decrease in charge, the on-board computer will offer to refuel the battery at the station without the need to disrupt the route.

To date, I. Mask is sure that the charge Battery Model S at 400-560 km can be considered optimal. If you try to introduce a battery with a power reserve of 600-800 km, then its price and full charge time will be much higher.

Car without a driver

Also, improved software suggests the presence of autonomous driving. And for auto model S , where there is already autonomous driving, the option of emergency braking and control will be added " dead zones».

And a system such as Collision Avoidance Assist (collision avoidance system) will automatically apply the brakes if there is a threat of a frontal collision. A automatic shutdown braking, for example, when you press the accelerator, brake or hard steering, Automatic Emergency Braking (automatic emergency braking system) cancels the applied braking.

Blind Spot Warning is a blind spot monitoring system designed to notify the driver when it enters an area where rear-view mirrors are “powerless”, if vehicles are moving there at a speed of 32-136 km / h. The notification is implemented by giving a light and sound signal and vibrating the steering wheel.

Valet or "Lakey" mode. If you are going to entrust the service personnel of a hotel, restaurant, etc. drive your car to the parking lot, then the "Lakey" mode can be very useful. After all, it reduces the allowable engine power, restricts access to some car settings, personal information the driver, his route of movement, closes the glove compartment. Very practical.

Update 6.2 also increases the Model S P85D's top speed to 250 km/h, which is typical for cars with an electronic speed limiter.

At the end of the keynote speech, Musk also talked about the upcoming update - 7.0, which will showcase an improved interface and allow you to experience the benefits of the autonomous driving system (it is already on some Tesla models) - independent steering and autonomous driving from San Francisco to Seattle without a driver ( !).

It will be possible to buy this SUV in the summer of 2015. By the way, this electric car has every chance of becoming a serious competitor for range rover Evoque.

After 6 years of speculation, hype and anticipation, Tesla has finally started the first deliveries. stock car. Just the other day, customers who were the first to book a car during its official presentation by the head of the company, Elon Musk, received their first cars.

Fans are already calling this a historic event as the Model 3 is arguably the most popular. electric car in the world in the near future. Is this true and what kind of car Tesla is starting to sell, let's find out in our review.

As you've probably heard, the Model 3 is built for the masses. Indeed, unlike the Model S or the Model X crossover, the novelty will be more affordable at an average price of $ 35,000. In terms of rubles as of July 29, 2017, this is approximately 2,065,000 rubles.


By the way, we recall that during the first premiere future novelty Tesla made one interesting marketing move by offering to pre-order future cars with a $1,000 deposit.

Recall that the premiere of a cheap electric car took place in the spring of 2016 and at that moment. But as you can see, the American automaker kept his word by starting the delivery of the first batch of serial versions Model 3


There were rumors that Tesla would start deliveries of cars only no earlier than 2018. And contrary to forecasts, Elon Musk again surprised everyone.

By the way, the company's shares immediately went up after a long decline. Apparently, the delay in deliveries of the new model was the reason for the protracted drop in Tesla's capitalization on world exchanges.

However! Tesla, like Apple once, proved that nothing is impossible in the world.

And so it is announced that with two types of trim and with different set options.

Here is an example set:


Basic Model 3

  • Starting price $35,000
  • 220 mile range per charge (354 km)
  • 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds
  • Maximum speed 209 km/h
  • Initial charging speed: In 1 hour, the battery is charged to a level that allows you to drive 48 km (output 240V, 32A)

Long range model

  • Starting price $44,000
  • Distance up to 498 km
  • 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds
  • Maximum speed 225 km/h
  • Initial charging speed: In 1 hour, the battery is charged to a level that allows you to drive 60 km (output 240V, 40A)

After the official presentation of the Model 3, a configurator appeared on the official website of the company, with the help of which anyone can choose any configuration of the car and customize it according to their personal preferences.

By the way, on the site we found out the cost of different versions in different colors.


So, if someone wants the Model 3 to have a non-standard body color (black is considered the standard body color), then they will have to pay an additional $ 1,000.

Including, if you don't want the standard 18-inch wheels, but want to install trendy 19-inch wheels, then you also have to pay an additional $1,500.

For lovers maximum configurations The Model 3 will be available with a $5,000 premium package.

Here's what's included in the package Premium Upgrade Package:

  • Premium materials for heated seats and interior, including open porous wood decor and two rear USB devices
  • 12-setting height-adjustable front seats, steering column and side mirrors, with memory settings for the driver
  • Premium audio system with more power, audio surround speakers and subwoofer
  • tinted glass roof with UV and IR protection
  • Auto-dimming mirrors, folding, heated side mirrors
  • Fog lights
  • Center console with closed storage and docking for two smartphones

There is another interesting option that will interest all fans of 21st century technology. This is an advanced autopilot.

True, this option will cost $ 5,000.

This autopilot is similar to the one installed on the Model S. With this autopilot, the Model 3 will be able to navigate lanes automatically, automatically control the speed of traffic, and also automatically exit the freeway onto other minor roads.


In particular, the car is able to park without the participation of the driver at the final destination specified on the satellite navigator.

The autopilot software can be updated over the air using mobile internet.

Dimensions and weight

  • Length: 4694 mm
  • Width: 1850 mm
  • Height: 1442 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2875 mm
  • Ground clearance: 140 mm
  • Capacity: 5 adults
  • Trunk volume: 425 liters

Curb weight:

  • 1610 kg ( Base Model 3) 1730 kg ( extended battery version)

Weight distribution:

  • 47% front, 53% rear ( Basic version Model 3) 48% front, 52% rear ( Extended range model)

At the premiere of the production model, Elon Musk said that the delay in the launch of production models was due to the complex supply chain that needed to be established to start production.

The fact is that Model 3 consists of 10,000 unique parts. That is why everything rested on a complex supply chain.

After all, it was necessary not only to establish contact with each supplier of spare parts, but to check the quality and reliability of each component supplied.

But, according to the head, the most difficult period of production deployment has passed. Now the company plans to gradually increase the capacity of the conveyor. So, in the next years it is planned to increase the volume of production at least three times.

And in conclusion, here is a photo from one of the first Tesla Model 3 owners, who received her ordered car the other day.


Details Published: 03.10.2015 14:28

Electric cars began to fill the streets of New York en masse 100 years ago. But why are they still not popular all over the world? The answer is simple - at that time there were not enough powerful batteries. With the development of battery technology, large capacity appeared, and quite a long time ago. Decades ago, at various exhibitions and in news stories, prototypes began to catch the eye electric cars which were quite effective and practical. Each of these new products had something unique and innovative, some manufacturers even launched them in mass production and set affordable prices for buyers. But why are cars with gasoline engines still the main means of transportation?

That's because at that time there was no electric car that could make a revolution. All electric cars were touted in narrow circles of geeks, but did not find recognition among ordinary people. Were family models who could save money, but there was no supercar, notebooks on the cover with which schoolchildren would sweep off the shelves and which boys dreamed of from an early age. In the world of electric cars, there was no iPhone and no Steve Jobs to develop it. There was no electric car with “wow!” effect.

Start

Now such a revolutionary car exists. Meet the Tesla Model S. Changing the world for the better, this full-size five-door luxury liftback began in 2012. The ideological father of the project is the American engineer and entrepreneur Elon Musk, who in 2009 presented the Model S prototype to the whole world at Frankfurt Motor Show. Today, few people remember how many problems preceded this presentation, Tesla Motors was even on the verge of bankruptcy. However, Musk believed in the idea of ​​​​a mass-produced electric car to the end, invested all his savings and was able to find investors. And later his efforts paid off: the first limited edition of 1,000 copies worth about $100,000 each sold like hot cakes!

Such a fantastic success is not surprising, since until now Tesla remains an electric car with largest stock mileage without recharging, accelerates to 100 km / h in, for a minute, 2.8 seconds !!! (meaning the top version of the Modes S P85D with Ludicrous mode), and also has the title of the safest vehicle on the roads in the USA. Reality surpassed all expectations. For the first time in 10 years of existence, Tesla Motors has made a profit, paid off all debts and increased the production of Model S. By this time, about 50,000 of these electric cars drive around the world.

In fact best electric car in the world, Tesla Model S is today a leader not only in the category of electric cars. So, for example, according to the results of 2013 in the USA, the model became the best-selling luxury sedan, ahead of, in particular, the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-class, and in Norway, thanks to state support for electric vehicles, Model S generally became the best-selling car in September 2013, ahead of such a strong competitor as Volkswagen Golf.

What electric motor does Tesla Model S have

Under the hood, the Tesla does not have an engine, but a small trunk. According to the laws of automotive logic, if the trunk is designed in front, then the engine is in the back. But everything is not so simple here, because in the back of the car there is also a luggage compartment, but already much larger, there is enough space even for installing two additional child seats or placing a bicycle.

Rear wheel drive models

The designers placed the electric motor above the rear axle, and visually "do not touch it." A three-phase asynchronous electric machine with four poles is connected directly to rear wheel drive without a gearbox and transmission as such. In the top configuration, its power is 310 kW or 416 horsepower, and the maximum torque that it can develop reaches 600 N m. At the same time, the engine is capable of delivering up to 16,000 rpm, which allows the car to travel at speeds up to 210 km /h Also, during energy recovery, it can work as a generator when the driver releases the accelerator pedal and the car starts to slow down. In general, rear-wheel drive Model S was originally produced in three trim levels: 60, 85 and P85. Depending on this, the engine power was respectively 225 kW, 280 kW, and in the Performance version as much as 310 kW. Since April 2015, the company has ceased model release S 60 and replaced base model on the Model S 70D.

All-wheel drive models

In October 2014, Tesla announced modifications to the S-ki with all-wheel drive, which contain two electric motors each. One, as before, remained on rear axle, while the other drives the front wheels separately. Thus, in the P85 model, another motor appeared on the front axle, the power of which was 221 hp. s., which in total with the rear, more powerful engine is almost 700 liters. With. Now acceleration to 100 km / h has become possible in 3.2 seconds, which is faster than in Porsche Panamera Turbo S! Also increased maximum speed, which is now 249.5 km / h. Other versions were installed on the front wheels of 188 "horses". All four-wheel drive modifications received the suffix "D" and became known as 70D, 85D and P85D. Interestingly, the distribution of the load on the axles was almost uniform and in early models, but in the new P85D it has become close to ideal - 50:50.

Tesla engineers did not stop there and in July 2015 the company introduced new versions of the Model S - 70, 90, 90D and P90D, along with an optional "ludicrous mode" ("ridiculous" mode), which allows you to accelerate to "hundreds" in 2.8 seconds. Now the P90D combines 259 horsepower(193 kW) front axle and 503 horsepower (375 kW) rear axle giving total power 762 HP (568 kW). You can upgrade the car and install the "ludicrous" mode for $10,000.

What battery does a Tesla electric car have

All Model S are far from the lightest, the weight of each car is about 2 tons. Although the body elements are made of lightweight aluminum, but total mass car significantly increases the battery. It is located under the floor and includes more than 7,000 modern lithium ion cells manufactured by Japanese Panasonic. Depending on the configuration, its power can reach 70 kWh or 85 kWh. Actually, this is where the names of a number of Tesla modifications came from. The less powerful is designed to cover a distance of 335 km on one full charge, on the other you can travel 426 km.

Placing such a heavy battery down between the wheelbase significantly shifts the center of gravity, which makes the car more stable when cornering. Separate lithium-ion modules are not evenly placed in the battery, but are compacted closer to the middle, which has a positive effect on the inertia of the S-ki about the vertical axis. Also in the battery there is another useful feature: it strengthens the body structure and stiffens its frame. The developers took into account the sad experience of several cars from the first batch, when the “gas tank” was pierced due to a collision with the bottom of hard objects, and installed a special titanium plate to protect the battery from damage.

In July 2015, Tesla Motors introduced a range upgrade that increases battery capacity to 90 kWh, which can be equipped (for additional fee) top versions 85D and P85D. The developers explained the possibility of such an improvement in efficiency by "optimizing the chemical processes in the cell." The new batteries increased the range on a single charge by 6%.

Charging stations Tesla Supercharger

Stations fast charging allow you to replenish energy reserves Tesla electric vehicles at power up to 120 kW, bypassing the basic 10-kilowatt (or additional - 20 kW) inverter. According to Tesla developers, Superchargers charge electric vehicle batteries many times faster than other types of charging stations. The result of such express charging is very impressive - 50% charge Battery Model S replenishes in just 20 minutes, and 80% in 40 minutes. A 75-minute full "refuel" may seem a little long, but Tesla assures that stops at long journeys a common thing: people often warm up, have a snack or take a shower.

A network of Superchargers that are powered by solar panels, constantly growing: at the end of 2015 in North America There are already 220 of them, and in Europe - 180. The company's management says that refueling for Tesla car owners will always be completely free. This stimulates the use of electric vehicles around the world. And, of course, Superchargers are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How to drive a Tesla car

The driver will first be unusual behind the wheel and will have to get used to the features of the electric car. But these features differ in better side, so you can get used to it with pleasure. For example, Model S does not start, but is turned on by pressing the brake pedal. But that's not the first thing that draws attention, because the first thing that catches the eye is the large 17-inch display located to the right of the steering wheel.

Tesla Motors decided to minimize the number of buttons and mechanical elements controls, instead put it all on one touch screen. Only on the steering wheel and steering column left a few mechanical buttons, turn and wiper switches, as well as a handle for the front and reversing. There is another screen behind the wheel, which displays information about the charge and temperature of the battery, the remaining mileage, speed, etc. There are only two pedals at the bottom, in most cases you have to use only one of them - the accelerator. Brakes are only needed emergency cases, since when the gas pedal is released, the car “brakes the engine”, and there is no clutch at all.

Unlike other electric vehicles, Tesla Model S is suitable for people who are going to move not only around the city, but also on more long journeys. Fans of gadgets will also like it, since you can control the state of the car from your smartphone. Due to its luxurious design and expensive cost, the car is in demand among businessmen and people with high incomes, at the same time, due to the high level of safety and the possibility of installing two additional seats for children, family trips will also be as comfortable as possible. And finally, the Tesla Model S is the choice of progressive people who care about questions. environment and who are ready for an early transition to the transport of the future.

Video: Tesla Model S P85 test drive

Tesla Model S Specifications Table

Short description Technology BEV (Battery Electric vehicle)
Direct deliveries to Ukraine No
Price in salons $75 000 - $105 000 *
Power /362/416/762 HP*
Fuel type Electricity
Charging time Charging from household AC power:
110V for 1 hour replenishes 8 km of the path
220V for 1 hour replenishes 50 km of the way

Charging at Supercharger fast charging stations in 1 hour 500 km.

Power reserve 225/320/426/426 km * (depending on battery capacity)
Body Type Sedan
Design Carrier
Class sport sedan
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Dimensions, weights and volumes Length mm 4976
Width mm 1963
Height mm 1435
Wheelbase mm 2959
Wheel track front/rear mm 1661 /1699
Clearance mm 154.9
Curb weight kg 2108 *
Trunk volume liter 900
Performance characteristics Max speed km/h 225/249*
Acceleration 0 -100 km/h With 5,2/4,4/3,2/2,8*
Power reserve km up to 426*
Engine Type Asynchronous (induction type) three-phase AC motor
Fuel type electricity
Model The electric motor of own production is used
Max. power 259/315/362/503 HP*
Max. torque 420/430/440/600 Nm*
Traction battery Type lithium ion
Capacity kWh 70/85/90*
Transmission type of drive Rear/All wheel drive
Transmission Single stage gearbox
Constant gear ratio 9.73
Chassis Steering rack and pinion with electric booster
Suspension front / rear dependent / independent
Brake system ventilated brake discs used in combination with electronic drive parking brake and regenerative braking system
Tires -Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 245/45R19 (standard 19-inch)
-Continental Extreme Contact DW 245/35R21 (optional 21-inch)
Safety Number of airbags 8
Airbags Side airbags for the driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags for the first and second row of seats, frontal airbags for the head and knees of the driver and front passenger
Auxiliary braking systems Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Other Crash cut off battery sensor, immobilizer, seat belts, autopilot, etc.

Tesla Motors has decided to increase the range of its electric vehicles by introducing a new hybrid battery system. Such technical solution allowed to increase the distance that an electric car can travel without recharging. It is assumed that now the company's electric vehicles will be able to travel at least four hundred miles on a single charge. At the same time, most of the competitors have much smaller capabilities.

Creation of a new hybrid system

Tesla Motors is considered the leading manufacturer electric cars. This manufacturer began to engage in new patent developments, which are based on the creation of new hybrid batteries. A distinctive feature of these batteries is a combination of metal-air and lithium-ion batteries. Thanks to this system, the range of Tesla electric cars will reach 644 km. Modern production models Tesla Model S can go no more than 430 km on one charge. The range depends on the modification of the electric car and the use mixed cycle ERA. At the same time, many modern electric vehicles such as Toyota RAV-4 EV and Chevrolet Spark EVs can only travel up to 150 km on a single charge. Of course, these parameters are quite enough for city dwellers. However, such a power reserve is not enough to go on long country trips.

Possibilities of new hybrid batteries

Despite the fact that Tesla's electric vehicles have rather high range indicators, the company is trying to increase these indicators. New combined batteries, consisting of lithium-ion and metal-air batteries, will be a revolutionary solution in the creation of electric vehicles. Metal-air batteries use oxygen as their electrode. This allows you to speed up the charging of batteries, however, over time, their resource may be depleted. Tesla believes that hybrid vehicles will be able to quickly switch from one type of battery to another. That is, Tesla is going to increase the power reserve also due to fast charging. For example, after discharging, they can simply be replaced at special stations. This procedure will last only 5-10 minutes.

Updated software

Tesla is also developing a self-driving car, promising to launch it on sale in soon. The company explains that at the initial stage automatic control will be 90%, so the participation of the driver is still needed. A similar software improvement for Tesla models Model S will now allow their owners not to worry about the driving range. Updated hardware prevents the battery from completely draining unless specifically caused to do so. That is, the system will ensure that the driver does not drive far from charging stations.

The updated software is currently in beta testing. It is assumed that all drivers electric cars Model S will have access to new system already in the spring of 2016. The update will be available over a 3G connection. It will be used initially in America, where virtually the entire population is within 170 miles of charging stations supercharger. Here, any Model S owner can quickly top up the battery by 80-100 percent. Full charge enough for an electric car to travel 200-250 miles. Models with new hybrid batteries provide extended range up to 400 miles. By connecting to the Supercharger charging station, Tesla electric car with the new software will tell its owner the battery level. The system will also inform the driver about the possibility of getting to the nearest charging station. When the car runs out of charge, the equipment will immediately prompt the owner to stop at the nearest charging station without leaving their route.

Autonomous driving

In addition to managing battery drain, the new software will add several new features to make autonomous driving easier. In particular, the system analyzes parameters such as terrain, driving style and wind speed. At the same time, even if the owner of the electric car does not follow the recommendations of the equipment, the computer will still offer him the most optimal route, taking into account the placement of charging stations. The system can ignore those charging stations that are currently occupied. At the same time, the equipment keeps track of power plants that may be free before your electric car arrives.

Additional features of the autonomous driving system

In addition to increased power reserve onboard system offers other autonomous driving features. In particular, there is a function automatic braking in emergency situations and control over dead zones. In addition, the collision avoidance system is of interest, which automatically brakes the electric vehicle, helping to avoid impact when frontal collision. If the driver wants to cancel braking, then he must apply the brake or gas, and also turn the steering wheel sharply. One more important function Autonomous driving systems are considered blind spot control. The system informs the driver that he is in a dead zone that is not visible in the rear-view mirrors of other cars that are traveling at a speed of 30 to 130 km/h. If the equipment sees a risk of collision, it signals the driver with a light sound signal and vibration in the steering wheel.

The updated software has a Valet or Lackey function. This mode reduces engine power and restricts access to various personal data and settings. In addition, the function allows you to close the glove compartment and hide all information about yourself. This mode is useful when your electric car will be parked by employees of a hotel or other establishments.

The Moscow Tesla Club team answered the most common questions related to the operation of Tesla electric vehicles in Russia - where is it more convenient to charge, how often, how to connect the car to the Internet, how to order, what is the cost of operation. Portal VC.ru has published a lot of material about it.

How many Teslas are already on our roads?

Every year more and more Tesla electric vehicles appear in Russia. According to the official data of the analytical agency Avtostat, the sales dynamics of the brand in Russia is growing at an excellent pace - 8 cars were sold in 2013, and in 2014 this number increased to 82.
As of July 1, 2015, there were 122 officially registered Teslas on the roads of our country - and not all of them in Moscow or St. Petersburg. There are cars in Kemerovo, Barnaul, Khabarovsk and even in Anadyr - more details on the infographic of Avtostat below.

Interestingly, according to the Moscow Tesla Club, there are more Model S in Russia - about 250-300 copies. Perhaps the owners are simply in no hurry to register them.

And how is it charged if there are not enough charging stations yet?

Tesla's power reserve on a single charge allows you to do without the use of public charging stations for everyday use in urban areas. As the practical experience of the owners shows, it is much more convenient to use home stations, getting a fully charged electric car in a few night hours, when electricity rates are lower. With the installation of such a device in the parking lot, in the garage or in the office, there will be no problems. The need to recharge public station may occur to Tesla owners during long journeys. As far as Russia is concerned, it is still too early to talk about a developed infrastructure that would allow solving this issue.
Today, there are projects to organize a network of high-speed electric charging stations ChaDeMo. In addition, judging by the information on the official website of Tesla Motors, in 2016 Supercharger stations will appear in Russia - one each in Moscow and St. Petersburg, two on the way between them, as well as on the M9 highway towards Latvia.
Thus, in a year, a network of branded ultra-fast charging stations will connect Russia with Europe, giving the happy owners of Tesla in our country the opportunity to organize comfortable travel, using only Supercharger on intercity highways and autobahns. By the way, since 2014, the ability to charge in Supercharger networks is a free option and comes standard on all Model S and Model X. Public outdoor charging stations are needed for electric vehicles with less range than Tesla - which is often not enough for the average city dweller. This question in Russia and the CIS is still open. However, new charges are constantly appearing in major cities, so far only in the European part of Russia. Progress is already clearly visible, given both public and private initiatives, which means that very soon it will be possible to talk about a full-fledged infrastructure of charging stations for electric vehicles. By the way, a map with an up-to-date list of public charges can be found, for example,. Since the vast majority of Tesla owners charge their electric cars at home or in the office, it’s worth taking a closer look at how to do it right, how long it takes to charge, and what equipment is needed. So, a standard charger (Mobile Connector) is supplied with each electric car, and in addition, you can purchase a branded High Power Wall Connector - a portable charger with increased power that is hung on the garage wall. In both cases, it is necessary that the outlet has a normal ground. By the way, both versions of chargers are capable of operating at temperatures from -30 to +45 degrees Celsius, which does not give reason to doubt their effectiveness in Russian conditions.

What is the actual mileage on a single charge? Does it decrease a lot in winter? In general, does she go in winter?

The real mileage of a Tesla Model S with an 85-kilowatt battery in the warm season, with average urban use, is 350-400 km on one full charge. Do you know which country in Europe regularly breaks Tesla sales records? In cold Norway, where in winter the temperature can drop to -40 Celsius, which is quite comparable to even the harshest winters in Siberia. Nevertheless, more than 6 thousand Tesla Model S travel on the roads of Norway. Judging by the reviews of the owners, in winter time the power reserve is reduced by about 20-30% - this means that in any case it will be enough for the average city dweller for every day. Apart from the issue of mileage, winter Tesla simply much more convenient than gasoline or diesel cars- no problems with starting the engine in hard frost, no need to wait for warm-up. In Tesla, the interior (since the heater is completely electric) and seats heat up very quickly, and in addition, you can install comfortable temperature in the cabin with mobile application before even leaving the house. And the temperature of the battery itself is constantly maintained on-board computer automatically at the optimum level. By the way, there is already experience in operating Tesla Model S in Russian frosts - for example, in Barnaul at -30 Celsius.

Operating cost

And so it is clear that an electric car in everyday use is cheaper, since there is no main cost item - the cost of refueling. But it's one thing to just be aware of this fact, and quite another to look at the real numbers. So, for the most effective illustration, let's try on the following real life situation. Let's assume that we live in Moscow, and we use a car for daily trips to work. The one-way journey takes 15 km, respectively, the minimum daily mileage is 30 km. For simplicity of the experiment, we will not take into account traffic jams and additional trips. Thus, the weekly mileage will be 150 km. Let's compare Tesla Model S P85D (700 hp, 3.3 seconds acceleration to 100 km/h, 7.3 million rubles) with competitors. For example, we will select a car comparable in dynamics and cost. Let it be the Audi RS6 Avant - costing from 6,000,000 rubles, with a capacity of 560 hp. and with acceleration to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds. And to make it more interesting, let's add to the comparison objectively economy car available on the Russian market - let it be diesel Skoda Octavia 2.0D with robotic box gears. For all calculations, we will use the manufacturer's declared specifications, as well as the cost of fuel and electricity tariffs in Moscow on November 3, 2015.

Is Tesla safe on our roads?

This question worries many potential Tesla owners in Russia. And rightly so, considering the tense traffic situation on the roads of our country. Naturally, for admission to the roads common use, Tesla Model S has passed all the necessary tests - EuroNCAP (Europe): and NHTSA (USA): Not only did it pass, but it became one of the few vehicles to achieve the highest overall rating of 5 stars on both methods in all types of crash tests. One of the elements providing such high level security, is the battery. And this fact is one of the concerns of potential Tesla owners - there is an opinion that it is not known how the battery will behave in case of mechanical damage. In addition, at the end of 2013, news about a car catching fire as a result of a collision with an obstacle was widely disseminated on the Internet. Tesla Motors reacted to the situation as quickly as possible: it was found that a hole with a diameter of 7 cm in the battery pack arose from a car hitting a large metal object, the impact force of which in the bottom is estimated at 25 tons. More than 5 minutes passed between the moment of impact and ignition, and the spread of the fire was facilitated by the fact that firefighters, when extinguishing, made four more holes in the protective metal shield of the battery pack, and the fire went out, but did not reach the cabin.
Already released in November software update, which increased ground clearance electric car, and in the spring of 2014, changes were made to the design of the car: a hollow aluminum beam is installed under the bottom special form, titanium plate and extruded aluminum shield.
The aluminum bar either kicks the object lying on the road, or, if it is a very hard and stable object, softens the blow and directs it up in front of the battery compartment, into the front trunk area, preventing serious damage and maintaining control of the car. The titanium plate protects vulnerable components at the front of the machine from damage, helping to neutralize debris lying on the road. An aluminum shield is installed in case the first two protection devices fail - it additionally absorbs and dissipates the impact energy. Owners of already purchased Model S can retrofit their electric vehicles with advanced protection for free at service stations. The set of active and passive safety all Model S configurations include 8 airbags, frontal and side collision avoidance systems, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, Lane Departure Warning, Driver and Passenger Seat Position Sensors, Rollover Sensor, Automatic Battery Disconnect in an Accident, and so on.

What is an autopilot? Does Tesla really drive itself?

Yes, he's going. In the presence of markings and appropriate conditions on the road. Most recently, Tesla Motors released new firmware for their supercars, main feature which has become almost a full-fledged autopilot for moving along the highway. And we ourselves have already seen from our own experience how this development can improve the safety of movement on public roads: firstly, the autopilot does not have a human factor in such maneuvers as rebuilding - the car cannot “not notice” another car in the blind zone; and secondly, in front of our eyes, Tesla itself avoided a collision with an inattentive participant as correctly as possible. traffic that was captured on our video: Autopilot is a very useful feature for driving on the highway and in traffic jams. From experience - it significantly reduces driver fatigue and increases the safety of such trips.

How to service Tesla in Russia? After all, we do not have an official service

Maintenance of an electric car in Russia can be carried out in our Moscow Tesla Club - we provide non-warranty repairs, tuning and maintenance of Tesla cars. If necessary, engineers from the European representative office of Tesla Motors come to our service. And for large warranty repair the process of prompt dispatch of electric vehicles for service in Germany has been established.
We can say that the Tesla service concept is the maximum comfort and minimum headache for the owner. Tesla is missing most of the parts that work under high load and require regular maintenance in vehicles with internal combustion engines.
The fuel system, timing, clutch, pipes and filters, candles, rollers and other spare parts for Tesla owners are nothing more than relics of the past. In fact, Tesla does not have units operating in extreme conditions, even such a consumable as brake pads, has much greater resource, than in traditional cars- due to regenerative braking. The manufacturer not only updates the firmware of its electric vehicles remotely, but also conducts basic diagnostics and fixes minor problems. As for the battery, Tesla Motors gives it an 8-year unlimited mileage warranty. In case of any problems, the battery is changed free of charge. In addition, the manufacturer saves detailed statistics on the use of each battery, information about the charge-discharge, charge currents, any malfunctions and can predict the behavior of batteries for many years to come. Moscow Tesla Club provides comprehensive assistance in warranty battery replacement.

Who drives Tesla in Russia?

A variety of people, and among them - personalities in one way or another public. Perhaps we will give a few examples.
  • German Gref, President of Sberbank: “These machines do not pollute nature. They are very cheap and easy to use."
  • Mikhail Podorozhansky, editor-in-chief of Autoreview: “I want to understand whether it is possible to manage in Moscow only with an electric car. As long as I can do it."
  • Anton Belov, director of the Garage Center for Contemporary Culture: “From what I liked especially during operation, it was the feeling of not a flawed car, but, on the contrary, a car of the future: that it was thrown off a UFO, and now it fell into your hands.”
  • Dmitry Grishin, CEO Mail.Ru Group: “Tesla for cars is iPhone for smartphones.”
Is there some more interesting fact. Often Tesla cars buy as a gift. After all, it solves a specific problem: what to give to a person who has everything? Tesla is the perfect gift in this case. Both prestigious and interesting, and delightful thereafter - every day of use.

How to order Tesla in Russia? What procedures will have to go through? How long should I wait?

It is very easy to order Tesla to Russia and the CIS countries. In general, the whole process consists of three steps: you contact the Moscow Tesla Club with a desire to order an electric car, and we will help you choose the right modification and tell you in detail about all the nuances. Moscow Tesla Club takes care of all the work on ordering a car, delivery and registration. You receive your Tesla in 3-4 weeks if you choose a car from a European warehouse. You can order the assembly "for yourself" - in this case, you will have to wait 2-4 months. In addition, you can choose a suitable Tesla for yourself from those available at the Moscow Tesla Club - in this case, the car can be received the very next day.

Where can I see a detailed review of the Tesla Model S and Model X?

It is not difficult to predict what innovation is vehicle, as Tesla has generated a lot of interest among both consumers and media around the world. Today you can find many detailed test drives and Tesla reviews, filmed both in the USA and Europe, and in Russia.
Well, to dispel last doubts, if you are seriously interested in buying Tesla, we have compiled for you a selection of the most detailed and exciting reviews:
The Tesla car drove the third ring in Moscow on autopilot: Overview of the Model S in the Big Test Drive program: Winter Model test S in the Big Test Drive program: Model S test at -31 degrees Celsius in Barnaul: Mikhail Podorozhansky (Autoreview) about Tesla Model S: Grand test from "AutoPlusTV":

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