The new battery pack would also mean a boost in range for the new Model X SUV, which is of course heavier and less aerodynamic than the Model S sedan. According to Kenteken, Tesla is now ready to fit their Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X with the new 100kWh battery pack. If and when Tesla unveil the new vehicles, we can expect longer trips across countries on a single charge, which is great. The blog reports that RDW, the Dutch authority responsible for vehicle registrations, has approved a 100 kWh battery option for both Tesla cars. The information was said to have been found through a search of the open database of the regulator. EPA-rated figures tend to be more conservative though we should still see the stated range in the United States exceed the P90D’s 270 miles.
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While Tesla has several existing locations, the Chadstone location will be the first “retail” like location, following a similar theme to numerous company’s USA stores. Although, Autoblog notes that’s based on the European Driving Cycle, which is typically more optimistic than the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Tesla has been getting a bit of bad press recently due to crashes attributed to the Autopilot system and the latest report doesn’t exactly paint the company in a flattering light. The company widened its loss to $293.2 million, or a loss of $2.09 per share, in the second quarter of the year compared with the loss of $184.2 million, or a loss of $1.45 per share, in the second quarter of 2015. In the list is a number of Tesla Models, including entries for a 100D for the Model S and 100X for the Model X.
