https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-extends-range-for-model-s-model-x-owners-near-hurricane-irma/ >In order to help Floridian Tesla owners escape Hurricane Irma, the automaker briefly unlocked that extra range via an over-the-air update. According to the New York Times, Tesla made this decision after a single owner requested additional range for evacuation purposes. >The boost wasn't a huge amount -- only about 40 miles of additional range -- but when you're trying to get away from a hurricane, stopping to charge a car isn't exactly ideal.