Tesla Model S Sets New Distance Record on a Single Charge
A team of Italian Tesla owners drove nearly 670 miles on a single charge.
The Tesla Model S P100D saw its charging port sealed by a lawyer for the record attempt, which involved five drivers touring southern Italy over the course of 29 hours. The normal production vehicle was outfitted with low rolling resistance tires and had the air conditioning off for the trip, with the drivers taking advantage of Autopilot to help keep a constant speed in the middle of the lane.
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The new record beats the one set in June 2017, when a Model S P100D drove 560 miles on a single charge in Belgium. Tesla CEO Elon Musk verified it’s the first time a production electric vehicle had driven over 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) on a single charge.
The charging port was sealed by the lawyer #teslarecord pic.twitter.com/JBPmiILW9X
— Tesla Owners Italia (@TeslaOwnersIT) August 4, 2017
1078 km – 669.83 miles with Tesla ModelS 100D in a single charge by Tesla Owners Italy-Ticino-San Marino #teslarecord pic.twitter.com/DvQw16V0wo
— Tesla Owners Italia (@TeslaOwnersIT) August 3, 2017
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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