Recently, Tesla Motors unveiled a new battery for its electric vehicles which is capable of going up to 315 miles on a single charge. This range sets a new benchmark for automotive engineers who are trying to resolve “range anxiety” issues, as it brings electric cars in line with the range typically received in a gasoline powered car. Tesla’s existing batteries give a range of around 170 miles from a charge that takes about 30 minutes. The company divulged the new power pack with the introduction of its Model S (P100D), which claims records for accelleration as well as range. And with this technological breakthrough in place, Tesla canoffer this higher range battery in its less costly models as well. Still, the success of an electric vehicle, adequate infrastructure in terms of charging stations is critical. As an increasing number of Tesla cars hit the roads in the next few years, its super charger network can face tremendous volume, which can be balanced with a battery having a higher range, reducing waiting time in these stations. This development is an indication of Tesla’s innovative edge over competition and should attract buyers towards its higher end models in the long term.

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