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Briefing: EV Speed Comes At A Price, So Where’s The Sweet Spot?
Strategic angle: A Tesla-owning Youtuber ran the same route at different speeds in his Model Y to see the effect on journey time and efficiency.
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Updated 20 days ago
A Tesla-owning YouTuber conducted a test to evaluate how varying speeds affect the journey time and efficiency of the Model Y. This experiment involved running the same route at different speeds.
The results indicate that speed significantly influences both travel duration and energy consumption. As speeds increase, the energy efficiency of the vehicle tends to decrease, impacting overall range.
These findings underscore the importance of speed management in electric vehicle operation, suggesting that there is an optimal speed range that balances journey time and energy use.