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The Palladium S Plaid charges much faster (higher charging rates) than my Raven X Performance Ludicrous. Higher peak charging speeds and faster time to charge overall. For just about any charge, the S Plaid will also charge "faster" than a Cybertruck in the sense that 10-80% will happen...

Not sure how this is different from steering around a pothole, of which we have ample in NJ. It's your (expensive) property so just turn the wheel and avoid the obstacle. What's the problem? I will say FSD 12 seems much better for slowing at road obstacles including speed bumps, big divots...

I had both front halfshafts replaced on my 2021 Plaid in mid-March, same part numbers and no mention of 'extra strength' halfshafts though I did get new nuts and washers which are missing from your invoice. No more 40-50mph vibration on my set.

You can actually report these things. Every time I have to break out of autopilot and take manual control there is an onscreen prompt to hit my microphone button and record a quick explanation of why I broke out of autopilot. It goes away pretty quickly, seems like 2-3 seconds, but it shows up...

I had a 2019 X (Raven) and have a 2021 S Plaid and am waiting on a Cybertruck. I'd say the X is a great, well-featured, minivan and fantastic at minivan things like carting around kids and their stuff. The Palladium S is a fantastic grand touring sedan with amazing trunk space and super-fast...

I would, and did, go for a used Model S from Tesla for the extended warranty peace of mind. As long as you wait to top off to 100% just before you depart it should have no noticeable impact on battery health and the S is a fantastic long-range grand tourer. For the most efficient runs? I'd...

LOL, don't sleep on the Cream. It's a very light color, similar to white, but hides small marks better IMHO and is just as easy to clean up. I also shopped used and ended up with White exterior/Cream interior. White is not my favorite exterior color as it's tough to keep clean, would have...

I installed my universal wall connector yesterday (5/12/2024) and was also seeing the 'server error' but the vehicle was charging fine and I could still see the wall connector and charging data in the app so I know it had an internet connection. Just tried again and...it's gone. I didn't do...

I think you'll be very happy with it. Plenty of space and the Plaid X has the captain's chairs in the second row which is comfortable and spacious if you rarely have more than four people in the vehicle. Trunk is an absolute monster. Now...how about the color choice? I typically like black...

I owned a 2019 Model X Performance Ludicrous on 22's and it looked the business. BUT. It's a minivan. Albeit a nice minivan, but a minivan nonetheless. Now I've got a 2021 Model S Plaid. Why 2021? So I could get the ultrasonic sensors that they removed in the 2022's and having them makes a...

I have no experience (outside of service loaners) with 2017/2018 models. BUT given that loaner experience I can tell you the Raven refresh Model X (late 2019-late 2021) has a far better air suspension than the older vehicles if that matters to you. I did have the fairly common front...

That's the Model X in 5 seat or 7 seat. Had a 2019 X and the back seat is nice and flat (and wide). You can definitely get 3 car seats across.

Back seat is quite a bit wider on the S than the 3 but if you're thinking kid space (and their gear) then I'd offer that the Model Y is your most likely target. Same chassis as the 3 with more interior space. I'd skip the 2020's as early build quality was questionable and look for an off-lease...

Is the Cybertruck for everyone? No, of course not. But neither is any other vehicles. I have been eyeballing Hummer EV SUV's as prices are falling and inventory stacking for new ones on lots. BUT the high voltage battery replacements, software issues between the app and the vehicle...

Best wishes for your son, ultimately that's all that matters. Amazing to see the prices on these inventory M3P's plus tax credits get them into a much more attainable pricing band for EV performance vehicles. Also a former petrol-head who really liked 6 cylinder turbos - finallly got that Z32...

My PSEG saga continues. They admit the miscalculation of off-peak charging credits and have now rolled my account back to - wait for it - September 2023. From my account status the last five months have not yet happened. I must be caught in an Avengers-style time loop. While the Juicebox I...

I contacted PSEG and it seems you can now enroll a vehicle directly with Rolling Energy Resources as an alternative to using an approved charger. If you enroll through RER they pull the data directly from the vehicle's telematics. At least that is what they claim. I've been trying to get...

S/X were not designed for the 4680, so probably never. More likely than not they will get a cell upgrade when Panasonic is ready. If history is a judge, the Raven and Palladium refreshes both happened in the Fall of each respective year, 2019 and 2021, so maybe this Fall 2024. Doubt they get...

Looks like the Juicebox is no longer supported by PSEG for off-peak charging, would have been nice to get notified. The Enel X Juicebox and Chargepoint Home Flex, if memory serves, were the only two approved chargers as of a year ago - now one of them is no longer supported. Crazy. BUT if you...

As long as you're looking late 2019+ then you're getting the Raven updates. After late 2021 you're basically getting the current car maybe without the tilting front screen and with a smaller rear screen for the late 2021's and early 2022's if those things matter to you. In both cases, you get...

Honestly? No, I don't miss the windshield of the X at all. I prefer being able to see the hood of the S when I drive, I could never see the hood of the X given the super-deep dash and steep rake of the short hood. Also sitting a little higher up in the X felt awkward, almost minivan-like, and...

Nice writeup, thanks for sharing. I had a 2019 Model X Performance Ludicrous (Raven) and now have a 2021 Model S Plaid with 33k miles. Ventilated seat holes are perfect so far (beige interior) and greatly add to comfort in warmer conditions. Adding to that, the pleather in the newer cars...

Your avatar is a Plaid badge, I think your decision is already made. Congrats on the impending Cyberbeast!

28k, looks like new. Had it replaced with a regular wheel for usability. They tried to take my yoke, which I politely refused since I own it. So it sits in my office. They did take the airbag though, something about "safety". ahem...did you not see the 1,000+HP car you removed it from...

One was Alexis Ohanian of 776 Ventures and founder of Reddit. Also known as Serena Williams husband. Didn't recognize the others.

I'd just go test drive a MS LR. If that's enough for you, great. But if you stand on it and can imagine much, much, more thrust with no tire squeal or pulling to one side or the other - just drama-free violent acceleration - then you'll know you want the Plaid. ...and if you think you might...

33k miles. Can still rip people's faces off? Check! 😝

That's a great question, I haven't been driving Teslas long enough to know the answer. Anyone else with more road time who can pipe in?

Counter-point, the 2021's (not sure on 2022) still have ultrasonic sensors and you're not wholly reliant on Tesla Vision only for parking maneuvers. I went with a used Plaid six months ago, with the lower prices now and the narrower delta between new and used just order what you want. Not sure...

THIS. I was mashing the center of the steering wheel (habit) and no sound of course. Pretty f&*king annoying.

Many things, but in this case I believe we're discussing aesthetics. From that vantage point having a few body panels nice and tightly aligned but under the hood is an absolute atrocity of a labyrinth of wires, pipes, hoses, belts and more vs. a few slightly misaligned trim pieces and a nice...

I paid the $700 to have Tesla change the yoke to a regular wheel on my 2021 S that I picked up from Tesla Used last spring. Very glad I made the switch, if only I could add a directional stalk. 95% of the time the directional buttons are perfectly fine, but if you're in a parking lot situation...

Thanks for the pics, very well done. I have a 2021 Model S and yeah, there are some misaligned trim pieces and inconsistent gaps. But so what? Doesn't change the fact that it's a stunning machine with 1,000+HP. I would buy a Cybertruck, the little details don't bother me. Ever look under...

If you watch, you'll see that as inventory gets stale they do at least two things: 1 - lower the prices 2 - drop FSD for a bigger price drop It makes a heck of a lot of business sense. Take in these off-lease cars, turn on FSD (or market as such) in Tesla used inventory in order to raise the...

And this was my point in sharing. A Tesla safely avoiding what would be a nearly unavoidable accident for a human driver (car was in my blind spot) doesn't fit the sensationalistic news cycles that we've been primed for. Really a shame that positive outcomes, like mine, will never see the...

Never heard of RER but have been signed up for off-peak charging with PSEG for about a year. If they want to ping my Juicebox, have at it. The software is a POS. The problem with PSEG's off-peak charging program is they haven't been able to reliably track the data so my credits (and I'm...

It was pleasantly unexpected. I didn't buy FSD, only the one month subscription (which I had already cancelled, sssh!) but this does get me thinking about enhanced autopilot (EAP) and with the Supercharger network whether I'd ever own a non-Tesla EV. Prior to this near-miss I'd say I was open...

I was on Route 1 northbound from Trenton NJ around 10:38a this past Saturday. Bright, sunny, clear day - not even wind worth mentioning. I subscribed to FSD a few days ago in preparation for an upcoming long drive and wanted to try it out on this short stretch to get familiar with it. As I'm...

What's the point of 1,020 horsepower if you don't want to ever use it? If I'm first at a stoplight, and the road ahead is flat and clear, nothing wrong with standing on it - after a one second delay after the light changes and a quick check of both sides to make sure no one is blowing a red...

Personally, I would spend more for a Tesla used vehicle with some warranty (and have, twice) but if you go down this path just hold another $20K in reserve for expected repairs/replacements. Much like buying an older Mercedes S class or 7 series BMW, things will break and be expensive when...

The Universal Wall Connector, due to launch in October, started shipping at the end of August. I received mine last week. Haven't gotten around to installation as of yet but here are some first pics.

Unfortunately it's a 10 year old, high dollar, car with completely new parts and systems. Ever see a repair bill for a 10-year-old Mercedes S class or BMW 7 series? There is a reason those cars depreciate like stones sinking into a lake, it's the high cost of parts and labor when things break...

On a trip (anything over 30 mins) I'll initially set my AC on a hot day at 72 and then bump it to 73 and 74 as the cabin cools. The slightly warmer temps, which aren't really warm if you're using cooled seats and your body adapts, helps to add a few miles of range (3-6) or equivalent efficiency...

28k at purchase.

I've purchased two used Tesla's from Tesla directly. The most recent is a 2021 Plaid, bought for under $80K with 3.5 years of warranty - not all that far off from a new car warranty and for a lot less money than a new Plaid. Car is fantastic, small nicks and scratches but otherwise runs like new.

The $700 retrofit from Tesla includes installation, car reprogramming, testing and warranty.

Heck, I'll sell my genuine Model S yoke (has been replaced with the Tesla wheel retrofit) sans airbag if anyone wants it.

The fastest way for the Model S Plaid to run a quarter-mile drag race is probably without the driver. Hear me out. The S can see the tree, time the countdown better than you can, and make sure it's set up to go the instant the lights turn green. It's already managing traction at launch and...

Let's keep in mind Polestar3/Volvo EX90 have been delayed due to software issues. Great seats, absolutely. Great software and hardware, not so much. Search on the Polestar forums for TCAM issues. I loved my Polestar 2, it's a much better car than anything Tesla produces. But in terms of...

Pure genius. Now Tesla will have DC fast charging and location data for most EV's sold in North America while Ford and GM likely pay Tesla hundreds of millions of dollars to expand the Supercharger network.