Tesla Reduces Estimated Range of Several Electric Car Models
The changes, which have not been applied globally, come amid a US Department of Justice investigation into the company's range claims.
- Tesla has reduced the estimated range of several of its electric car models, including the Model Y, S, and X, on its US website by up to 37 miles.
- The changes are reportedly in response to new testing conditions from US regulators and 'comfort and functionality improvements' that require more energy from the battery.
- The US Department of Justice has been investigating Tesla's range claims amid concerns they may be exaggerated.
- Tesla has faced criticism and legal action over its range claims, with allegations that the company often exaggerated ranges to attract drivers.
- The changes have not been made on Tesla's UK and EU website listings, and ranges across other vehicles like the Cybertruck and Model 3 remain unaffected.