Setting for extra vehicle weight does not affect range estimate
When I add extra weight, it does not seem to affect my range estimate. I add 400 lbs and see a specific estimate of my battery percentage at the next charging station. Adding more weight doesn't being that estimate down. I changed to 1500 lbs and it was the same as 400 lbs.
This is all a hack attempt to get accurate range estimates for when I have two bikes on my hitch mount bike rack on my Tesla model X. The range is significantly impacted by drag at highway speeds. Changing the profile to “standard with bikes” does not accurately map to the range impact. The estimate on my Tesla navigation is very accurate. I have the vehicle live data connected to ABRP.
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Sep 12, 2025
PinnedHi @Luke,
That’s right, Extra weight does not automatically change how we view the vehicle’s aerodynamics.
The new pre-trained configurations are a beginning, but there’s room for improvement.
We’re currently migrating and updating our documentation, so I’ll link you to the old FAQ article about driving with a trailer (or other accessories) for now.
https://www.iternio.com/faq?questionId=6b00ccde-d4b8-4f3f-b6cd-f528e06b7b4e&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d
In short, what you can do is:
Manually edit the Reference consumption value
Use the ‘configurations’ feature, drive while linked for live data, and calibrate the reference consumption