2021 Refresh Model S Discussion

[elguapo]

I’d much rather have an air quality monitor than functional cup holders.

Darn it! Well played.

 

[omarsultan]

I noticed that too, but not sure why anyone would care unless they can show outside air quality is red (for example) and inside is green to show how well it's working.

You forget that the west coast catches on fire on a regular basis now--we spent much of last summer with non-breathable air.

 

[scrapps]

Anyone notice Tesla’s account page is totally messed up? If you log in, you can see a car you own, but the other images for reservations either have no car or weird images. Off topic, I know, but likely of interest.

Yes, there's a discussion about this here Model S Delivery Update

 

[Cheburashka]

“I’d much rather have an air quality monitor than functional cup holders...” said no one.

Agree. I'd rather have the ability to fit 8 Big Gulp colas from 7-11 in my Model S rather than being able to breathe when being coal rolled by a dude in his brodozer.

 

[cusetownusa]

OK, now that's funny. Made me spit out my water!!

haha. Almost spit out my coffee.

 

[artsci]

I’d much rather have an air quality monitor than functional cup holders.

Don’t understand what the fuss about cupholders is all about. It’s definitely a first-world matter. On the other hand, breathable air is more and more and problem world over. Maybe we all should have more concern about that.

 

[Ofarlig]

What is wrong with the cup holders?

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Was it not stated somewhere the screen would tilt in the direction of the driver ect? I don't see how that's possible in these pictures. Especially this one.

I thought it noted ability to tilt towards the passenger.

It may just be semantics but I figured it would pivot instead of tilt.

 

[DukeofURL]

It may just be semantics but I figured it would pivot instead of tilt.

Indeed, the way I read it that the center screen could pivot towards the left or right (although I'd imagine just a small amount). Completely unnecessary, but I could see it coming in hand from time to time to mitigate glare or improve ergonomics with a passenger. The kind of thoughtful little things that a luxury car should have - maybe Tesla is turning over a new leaf?

 

[dark cloud]

Don’t understand what the fuss about cupholders is all about. It’s definitely a first-world matter. On the other hand, breathable air is more and more and problem world over. Maybe we all should have more concern about that.

And after driving an EV for several years, I am more acutely aware of the exhaust while in the car or just walking the streets.

 

[FatherTo1]

And after driving an EV for several years, I am more acutely aware of the exhaust while in the car or just walking the streets.

This is definitely true. A few months after buying our S I grew more sensitive to the smell of car exhaust when my wife started up her ICE car in the morning. It never bothered me before owning an EV.

That said, I also appreciate lots of cup holders and love that our S has six cup holders for five passengers.

 

[elguapo]

This is definitely true. A few months after buying our S I grew more sensitive to the smell of car exhaust when my wife started up her ICE car in the morning. It never bothered me before owning an EV.

That said, I also appreciate lots of cup holders and love that our S has six cup holders for five passengers.

The cupholders in the front of the S and X are too close together for most normal size cups and, therefore, not really usable. Yes, it's a champagne problem.

But, there's already a HEPA filter on the car. I know it's trying to clean the air as much as possible, I don't understand how Tesla prioritizes its backlog or features. That's really my question, I guess. Spend time on an AQ system and number, but no arm rest in the second row of the X, for example. But the software may be easier than the armrest. Doesn't really matter.

 

[yamanote]

I'd think the air quality index figure is just pulled off the Internet based on GPS location, rather than being from a sensor on the car.

 

[MarcG]

It may just be semantics but I figured it would pivot instead of tilt.

I would've used "yaw" myself

 

[MorrisonHiker]

I would've used "yaw" myself

That works too!

 

[Mysta]

Any others having trouble deciding between Plaid and Plaid Plus?

 

[Daniellane]

Any others having trouble deciding between Plaid and Plaid Plus?

Long Range & Plaid +
I have a Plaid (now +) reservation from 9/22 (when announced)
The 520 mile range was the hook for me.
412 will be ok at almost half the price. The roadster will be my speed demon

 

[LiveSai]

Any others having trouble deciding between Plaid and Plaid Plus?

not really if you are paying for the plaid might as well get the plaid plus unless you need the car ASAP, the extra range and new battery size is worth the slightly increased 20k cost.

 

[henderrj]

Well, the facts of the matter are really quite clear, but perhaps you've "missed" them because cognitive dissonance is real? (Even among Tesla owners, sadly.)

If it's made out of the flesh of a murdered, sentient being, then the answerer is "no."

If it's made from plants, then the answer is "yes." (Examples: Beyond Meat, Impossible Burger, Boca Burger, and too many more to list.)

"The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
--Neil deGrasse Tyson

"Science doesn't care what you believe."
--The Internet

It sure must take one tall ladder to get up on that horse of yours.

 

[elguapo]

10-14 weeks now on the site. Seriously? Tesla knows how to create a sense of urgency among buyers. Not so much with production though.