2021 Refresh Model S Discussion

[Ohmster]

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.

Strange. I’m still seeing 4-11. Could it be location dependent? I’m in SoCal.

 

[46&2]

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

Absolutely essential in a car that can fart.

 

[DukeofURL]

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.

I'm hoping the +20k also includes track-worthy suspension/tires/wheels/brakes (similar to how the P85 and the P85+ were sold), although comparing to that era was a different Tesla altogether, haha. That said, the Cybertruck is getting 2.9s 0-60 & 500mi range in a huge F150-sized vehicle, that absolutely will need the new 4680 batteries to pull those numbers off, and it's max price is less than the lowest priced LR S, so I don't think the batteries themselves are what makes the Plaid+ $20k more than the regular Plaid.

Here's to hoping it's not just software that they roll into the Plaid once it gets the 4680s, leaving us having paid $20k for nothing real (like they have done before...)

 

[Bill Price]

Strange. I’m still seeing 4-11. Could it be location dependent? I’m in SoCal.

I thought Elon said 420?

 

[omarsultan]

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.

Now I have this playing in my head - thx!

 

[sam3194]

Strange. I’m still seeing 4-11. Could it be location dependent? I’m in SoCal.

Yes. California is 4-11 and everywhere else is 10-14 weeks.

 

[boonedocks]

Army of Refreshed Tesla Model S Are Ready for 2021 Q1 Quarter-End Push

Tesla is preparing for the Q1 quarter-end push and is actively producing the refreshed Model S. Demand for vehicles is very high and more than 150 Model S have been seen at the Fremont factory.

www.tesmanian.com

 

[DukeofURL]

Yes California is 4-11 and everywhere else is 10-14 weeks.

That's interesting, I guess they're playing it like the original Model 3 rollout where they kept the first new cars off the line close to home in case some come back and need to be inspected by engineering?

 

[DukeofURL]

...or that it's just so that they can get them delivered in the next week or two haha

 

[Stealth.Pilot]

I wonder if the steering wheel thing is causing the delay

 

[elguapo]

I'm hoping the +20k also includes track-worthy suspension/tires/wheels/brakes (similar to how the P85 and the P85+ were sold), although comparing to that era was a different Tesla altogether, haha. That said, the Cybertruck is getting 2.9s 0-60 & 500mi range in a huge F150-sized vehicle, that absolutely will need the new 4680 batteries to pull those numbers off, and it's max price is less than the lowest priced LR S, so I don't think the batteries themselves are what makes the Plaid+ $20k more than the regular Plaid.

Here's to hoping it's not just software that they roll into the Plaid once it gets the 4680s, leaving us having paid $20k for nothing real (like they have done before...)

You’re paying more to get newer tech (batteries) sooner. I don’t think they’ll be putting any really great add ons except motor and battery.

 

[__HAVASUVIAN__]

Yes. California is 4-11 and everywhere else is 10-14 weeks.

Arizona and Nevada is also 4-11 weeks

 

[domodan]

I'm hoping the +20k also includes track-worthy suspension/tires/wheels/brakes (similar to how the P85 and the P85+ were sold), although comparing to that era was a different Tesla altogether, haha. That said, the Cybertruck is getting 2.9s 0-60 & 500mi range in a huge F150-sized vehicle, that absolutely will need the new 4680 batteries to pull those numbers off, and it's max price is less than the lowest priced LR S, so I don't think the batteries themselves are what makes the Plaid+ $20k more than the regular Plaid.

Here's to hoping it's not just software that they roll into the Plaid once it gets the 4680s, leaving us having paid $20k for nothing real (like they have done before...)

Based on the delayed availability I’d guess it’s much more than just software. I’d also guess that the truck is going to be incredibly Spartan and lacking almost anything resembling a luxury.

 

[Robotpedlr]

Arizona and Nevada is also 4-11 weeks

as is WA and OR.

 

[Cheburashka]

Saw a red one in person, it didn't look any wider driving down the road. To the untrained eye if looks exactly the same as the pre refresh. The difference in the bumper is pretty subtle.

 

[tes_ev_123]

Saw a red one in person, it didn't look any wider driving down the road. To the untrained eye if looks exactly the same as the pre refresh. The difference in the bumper is pretty subtle.

Yoke or steering wheel, dashboard panels missing or not, general thoughts?

 

[Cheburashka]

Yoke or steering wheel, dashboard panels missing or not, general thoughts?

Was driving down the street so no idea. Wish I could get a look at the interior.

 

[Mr X]

I wonder if the steering wheel thing is causing the delay

Maybe

Strong demand as well

 

[pabla]

If anyone was wondering what they new ambient lighting will look like, I think its shown on their website. Hopefully its multi-colour but still much better than what is currently included on the cars. Don't know if someone already noticed this though.

 

[elguapo]

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If anyone was wondering what they new ambient lighting will look like, I think its shown on their website. Hopefully its multi-colour but still much better than what is currently included on the cars. Don't know if someone already noticed this though.
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I think those are just chrome accents...Not sure you'd be able to see ambient lighting with this rendering given the light.