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Tesla range adjustments hit most of vehicle lineup following EPA changes

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Tesla has adjusted ranges for the Model S, Model X, and Model Y as adjustments to the EPA testing strategy for electric vehicles have added more realistic expectations for driving distance. We reported on those adjustments last night, along with the addition of two new colors for the all-electric crossover: Stealth Grey and Ultra Red.

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Tesla’s demand-triggering Model 3 LR gets official EPA range rating

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Tesla’s reintroduced Model 3 Long Range has finally landed an official range rating from the EPA just a few weeks after the automaker started re-offering the vehicle to U.S. ” It also listed a top speed of 145 MPH and a 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of 4.2 seconds from 0-60 MPH.

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EV range roundup, Fiat 500e battery swapping, Morgan 3-wheel electric sports car: Today’s Car News

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Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Model S Plaid gets its first fuel efficiency rating from the EPA

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The brand new Tesla Model S Plaid has finally been listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, sporting an impressive 101 eMPG rating with 348 miles of all-electric range. Now that the Model S Plaid has started being delivered to customers, the EPA is releasing ratings for the vehicle. Credit: EPA.

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Rimac Nevera receives EPA and CARB range estimates

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Early range estimates from the WLTP have found the Rimac Nevera capable of a much more forgiving 342 miles of range per charge, but these ratings are generally not as close to realistic as the EPA range ratings for other vehicles that have been released in the past. miles of range at a full charge.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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The base Tesla Model 3 Highland features 272 miles of EPA estimated range, a top speed of 125 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 The Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD is listed with an EPA estimated range of 341 miles per charge, a top speed of 125 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 4.2