Low power mode

[skidoofast]

It would be beneficial to have a lo power mode - obviously not for infotainment or displays but for climate control and driving modes to extend battery range

 

[Luxrage]

I don't know if there will be much to turn off. Low power mode in a Slate will be driving around with the AC off and the windows down... Assuming the 'heater' only comes on when you have it cranked towards heat, we need a fresh-air only mode. That's all I can think of for cutting power. LED headlights and things hardly use any power for the DRLs I assume it'll have.

Everything else that stays 'on' in a Slate I assume is either required to run the truck, or required by the Feds. Backup camera, battery cooling system, etc. Unless Slate wants to offer an analog gauge package...

No heat, no AC, just 'vent' for ultimate power savings.

 

[KevinRS]

I don't know, that might not even apply to slate. Turn the AC off manually, don't roll down the windows, drag will consume more than AC unless you are at low speed. Driving modes? Don't think slate is going to have anything like sport and eco modes.
Many here would probably oppose it as a "nanny mode"

 

[skidoofast]

Probably correct, the battery gauge might be enough to remind you to drive smart

 

[RetiredOnPaper]

Nanny mode is right! My Model 3 gets me there and rare are the times I've had to sweat it. I refuse to adjust my comfort and have adjusted my thinking. Outside temp 65F and above, range est is nearly spot on. Below that figure roughly -5 miles stated range for each 10 degrees F. Note; mine is the older Model 3 with the less efficient temp management. Also Slate uses pouch batteries which may behave differently.

 

[atreis]

My car (Nissan Ariya) goes into turtle mode once the battery gets to 0%. It has an additional range below that. Once in that mode it turns off climate control and reduces power. The power further reduces as one continues on. I think this is fairly standard.

FWIW, I have 40K miles on my car and have never hit turtle mode. I do 4-5 trips a year that are over 1K miles.

As for a "low power mode" that works all the time, just turn off climate control and don't accelerate too quickly.... There's really no need for a special mode for that.

 

[RetiredOnPaper]

Slightly OT;
The choice, 150 mile battery V 240 mile battery (80% charge = 120 Mi and 192 Mi)
150 pro price, lighter curb weight=easier on the tires
con where will the range be in a few years, in the winter? 8% loss with age =12 miles or 138 miles 0F winter -40 miles(per 100) = 98 miles (68 miles if you only charge to 80%)
240 pro even assuming 8% loss (19.2 miles say 20) leaves you with 220 miles on a cold withers day 0F -40 miles (cold battery and your blasting the heater) You still have 180 miles to drive with. (132 miles with the 80% rule)
con price (?), extra weight (might be a plus in the snow.)

One more thought, adding a plug in warmer pad to the battery pack? I use this on my LFP golf cart in winter. It only comes on if below 40F and very affordable. However Slate may already have battery temp management.