05-12-2013, 03:17 PM | #11 | |
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The "300 mile" version of the Model S has an 85 kWh battery. EPA rating is 265 miles. 300 miles is based on driving 55mph on a flat road, while the EPA uses a 5-cycle test that appears to be fairly realistic -- a lot of people report getting fairly close to the EPA test (unless they are driving >70 and/or uphill and/or in below freezing weather). The version I'm getting has a 60 kWh battery. EPA rating is 208 miles. The Leaf has a 24 kWh battery. EPA rating is 75 miles (for the 2013; previously 73 miles) Comparison here (may need to click on "Mid-Size and Large Cars" to see the Leaf vs Model S comparison: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evsbs.shtml
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