Is Tesla’s Long Range Option Worth It For Most Drivers? – SlashGear

To start, it’s important to note that most drivers will never get in the car and drive for five or six hours without stopping. This is roughly the amount of time it would take you to travel 300 miles by car. Similarly, if you are engaging in a long road trip with a standard vehicle, you’ll need to fill up the tank before embarking. Forgetting to do this will warrant a stop somewhere along the way. Conversely, EV drivers tend to plug their vehicles in every night, so departing for a long drive with a full charge isn’t something you have to actively facilitate.

Because of the niche requirement of this lengthy drive time, most car buyers don’t strictly need a long range model to facilitate their daily driving habits. Zippia reports that the typical driver travels roughly 40 miles round trip to and from work every day. The 272 miles offered by Tesla’s standard model will be more than enough range to accommodate many days of typical commuter usage without the need for a charge.

By this logic, the increased price tag that retails for roughly $10,000 more than the standard model (per Car and Driver) isn’t something that most drivers will gain substantially from. Of course, it’s crucially important to think about your own needs before investing in any type of vehicle — the only person who can tell you what you need in a car is you.