# The 38-Kilometer Miracle

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Podcast: [eMotors: Electric Revolution](https://stenobird.com/podcast/emotors-electric-revolution-7127993)
Published: 2026-09-01T12:40:35+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emotorselectricrevolution/episodes/The-38-Kilometer-Miracle-e3o69fm
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Duration seconds: 358

## Resource

The 38-Kilometer Miracle tells the story of how Tesla Europe managed to squeeze an extra 38 kilometers of WLTP range out of the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)—all without altering a single battery cell or updating a line of software . By pivoting to specialized Giti Ultra-Low Rolling Resistance (ULRR) tires, Tesla dropped the car's energy consumption to an impressive 12.2 kWh/100 km. However, this "miracle" exposes a classic automotive compromise, as early owners report premature tire wear under the strain of instant EV torque and heavy vehicle weight.

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