Are you hoping for a Model S with 500 or 600 miles of range? It is probably not coming, we have bad news.
A fan of the company commented on the recent launch of the Lucid Air electric sedan, claiming that it will be the first mass-produced car with such a range. The company could have made a Model S with 600 miles of range a year ago, according to Musk.
It would have made the product worse, as 99% of the time you would be carrying unneeded battery mass, which makes acceleration, handling and efficiency worse.
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Even though the range of electric vehicles has improved in the past couple of years, many owners and prospective owners still want more, given that the process of charging is more of a hassle than filling up. Some users would prefer more range over acceleration if the range drops considerably.
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Musk said that the company won't pursue more range in its Model S by adding a larger battery.
The Model S Plaid+ variant was advertised as having 520 miles of range, but Musk later said there was no need for that version of the Model S.
It is worth noting that the upcoming Roadster sports car is advertised as having a range of over 600 miles and a top speed of over 100 mph. It is implied that high range and top acceleration, as well as quality handling, aren't mutually exclusive, it is just that the Model S isn't economical to try to make it all happen.
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