https://consumerist.com/2017/09/11/tesla-extended-range-of-cars-so-customers-could-escape-hurricane-irma/ >As Hurricane Irma drew closer to Florida, many of those in the storm’s path just wanted to get as far away as possible. In an effort to help its customers put some distance between themselves and Irma, Tesla pushed out an update last week to its Model X and S electric vehicles, intended to squeeze more mileage out of a single charge. >Tesla confirmed to Electrek over the weekend that it provided customers in the path of Hurricane Irma with a free over-the-air update that provided certain Model S and Model X vehicles with an additional 30 to 40 miles per charge.