Automaker’s software continues to stand out from the crowd
I have a confession to make. I sold my 2018 mid-range Model 3 and bought a 2024 Tesla Model 3, formerly code-named “Highland,” which offers greater range, a much quieter and more comfortable ride and other refinements.The reason I bought it this month was to take advantage of a temporary offer to transfer my so-called Full Self Driving software from my old Tesla to the new one without having to pay $12,000 or $200 a month for the software.
I bought the long range to eliminate range anxiety on long trips to out-of-the-way locations, but I admit that the anxiety is mostly in my head. My old mid-range Model 3 had an even lower range than the new standard range, and I never came close to running out of juice, although I did have to plan some of my trips carefully. There were a couple of times when I had to forgo a side trip because of fear of running out of electricity.
One other difference between the standard and the long-range model is that the standard’s battery can be regularly charged up to 100%. The long-range’s battery chemistry, to reduce degradation, is designed to be charged to 80% for daily use and 100% only for road trips.
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