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You can review claims from some YTers here[0]. But I've copied the params and results over for the Model 3. They also have tons of other cars tested in similar params[1].

  Testing procedure:  
  - Tire pressure set to manufacturer recommendation   
  - DCFC to 100% SoC to ensure optimal battery temperature   
  - Most energy efficient drive setting   
  - Climate control set between 68-72 on most eco-friendly mode that still allows A/C, on lowest auto fan setting   
  - 70 mph constant GPS-verified speed with gentle acceleration to reach speed  
  - Avoid drafting trucks or other vehicles   
  - Stay on highway at 70 mph constant for as long as possible, until power is cut or low single digit SoC  
  - Use frontage roads at low SoC, try to maintain 55+ mph until stated remaining range depleted  
  - Arrive at charger just as car crosses 0-1 miles remaining and 0% SoC  
  Route:  
  - Drive from Wellington, CO up I-25 to Cheyenne, WY. Then east on I-80 into Nebraska   
  - Route ensures minimal elevation impact, and any wind is documented. Wind typically blows easterly, so the long stretch along I-80 allows for headwind to become tailwind at turnaround.  


 Tesla Model 3 Performance:   
    EPA: 303 mi  
    Actual: 288 mi / 265 Wh/mi  
   
 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD Panasonic:   
    EPA: 341  mi  
    Actual: 365 mi / 215 Wh/mi  
   
 Tesla Model 3 SR RWD LFP:  
    EPA: 272 mi  
    Actual: 277 mi / 213 Wh/mi  
   
 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD LG:   
    EPA: 305 mi  
    Actual: 308 mi / 249 Wh/mi  
   
 Tesla Model 3 LR RWD:   
    EPA: 363 mi  
    Actual: 386 mi / 206 Wh/mi  
[0]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmn7gpuAp9E

[1]: https://outofspecstudios.com/70-mph-range




tailwind would not counteract headwind because drag increases with the square of windspeed.




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