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I also leave mine in ‘basic’ Ludicrous mode all the time. No reason not to do so. I only use L+ to access “Max Battery” pre-heat to ensure my battery temperature is at least in high 70’s F, which yields at least motor output >600hp down to 70% SOC. I never use launch mode since initial 1/8th...

Charger in my Model S P100D is 72amp at 240V 17kW.

:) Great news! I ordered the tri-motor and would be happy to get it sooner.

I plan to keep the MS P100D for the long haul, even if a quicker MS comes out. By the time my tri-motor truck is really delivered may be 2023/2024 and my current car may be 7 years old and need replacement. I have previously owned many trucks and this one may replace one of our ice vehicles...

I used the 1500W heater for the initial test alone, then turned it off and stepped the Tesla load from 10A up to 35A (8400W, 35A, 240V). Above that current the generator began to slow/stall.

Close to the published rating. I do have a few 40 pound tanks. I didn’t buy it to charge my Tesla, haha. With our frequent PG&E power shutdowns whenever it gets windy in CA is why. The Tesla is just a convenient programmable load test fixture.

Yesterday I used my Tesla as a variable test load for a new 8kW (propane) generator.

Launch night my first impression was that the CyberTruck was hideous. The next morning I reserved the tri-motor version. I just couldn’t pass up the advertised capabilities. I still think it ugly, but by the time it’s available I may change my mind.

In the “cold” months, I use max battery to preheat to 80F (can bus) on AC power before I leave the house every day, as 80F yields 508kW battery output power and 450kW (~600hp) combined mechanical output power (all can bus) at least down to 80% SOC. If it just charged in the garage then max bat...

Hit the “Max Battery” Soft button on P-cars. Use can bus data to read cell temperature (as well as battery V,I & power, motor mechanical output power, etc. Use an app like “Scan My Tesla”.)

99+% of time in “regular” Ludicrous daily-driver mode, preheating battery to at least 80F before driving (using can bus data). The other <1% time in Ludicrous-Plus mode (with battery at 122F) reserved for the rare VBOX-instrumented accel test.

SSedan - My daily car before my Model S was also an SS, a ‘14 which I Whipple-supercharged and tuned. Its 630hp/4100 lbs power/weight ratio was greater than my P100D 680hp SAE net / ~5000 lbs. But the Tesla’s vastly higher torque (780 lb*ft) coupled with AWD traction & zero shift times make all...

Turbo3 - any possibility of a screen that shows very large numerical display of traction battery power output (V*I product) while graphing said parameter? Love the app.

Thanks! Set to record.

I never did find out what that 3rd parameter being plotted is. Couldn't get rid of it either.