Not positive but I think it allows charging at up to 72A - twice as fast as normal.
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75 and 75D variants increased performance from July 1st - software and hardware improvements?
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Not positive but I think it allows charging at up to 72A - twice as fast as normal.
whitex
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72A instead of 48A max (so not 1.5x, not twice). You will need HPWC charger installed on 100A circuit to take full advantage of it or Level 2 EV AC charger that can supply 72A.
There are a fair number of Tesla destination chargers (which are essentially HPWCs) that are set up for 80A, so if you're planning trips that involve stopping at destination chargers, the higher capacity charger might be a good thing, even if you don't have that ability at home.
I used to think that they might make old cars faster, but now I know they will not.
They have a history of making old cars slower.. not faster. Why increase the warranty claims?
I've seen a post for a zero to sixty (w/ 1ft roll out) of 4.2 secs for an S85D back in Dec, 2016. So maybe they're just pulling more current from the 75Kwh packs now by using the upgraded inconel contactors and smart fuses to compensate for the lower voltage of the pack. The packs have as many cells in parallel as an 85 or 90 Kwh pack so should be able to source 1500 amps.
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I've driven both and the D is definitely more of a performance car. The 75d actually has close to 50/50 weight distribution. The RWD lacks performance in cornering as the traction control limits power and I don't think you can turn it off without pulling a fuse. It also feels a bit spongy and loose. The one benefit that the RWD has is lighter weight which makes for slightly faster when you floor it on the freeway at say 40mph. In saying all this I still agree that the 75 is an amazing performance car but I bought the 75d as it was clearly better in my opinion
Tesla rear motor has always been 310kw, the 60-70-75 only produced 235kw in the past so there was always more power to be unleashedYes, 1.1 seconds faster than a S85, due to increased kW (power) and Nm (torque), not weight reduction.
The new 75D now has performance equal to the original 85D, P85 and P85+ ... 0-60 in 4.2 seconds
I still have to question this. Indeed my spec sheet has changed from when I ordered the 90D, but only to include free supercharging. Nowhere is there mention of High Amp charger. Or will there be a different spec sheet available once the car enters production?
I've emailed my DS to get clarification, we'll see what happens from there.
Here's what I have for now.
310 KW was the power of the early performance rear motor. There was also a base motor that was wound differently and had a weaker inverter. That is the motor that was in the non-performance rwd cars.
Reciprocity
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I just took my X into service and I believe the loaners are this new X75D and the acceleration difference is noticeable. Much snappier responsiveness and reminds me more of an S90D that I drove last time my X was in for service. Makes you feel more like you are driving a car with the responsiveness. If this is whats in the model 3 with lighter car, its going to be spooky agile.
I disagree. I drove both and preferred the S. Sports cars are RWD for a reason. It depends on what you're looking for but coming from a Porsche I was impressed with the feel and performance. The steering was certainly not spongy in sport mode. Plenty of traction too. I'd read others saying that and was worried but was very pleasantly surprised when I drove it.
According to Tesla this DU has only been placed in cars with a build date later than July 1. Hardly probable that your service center has loaners that rolled off the line just a couple days ago.
Reciprocity
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It could be that they put the initial run into test drive/demo cars and wanted to set expectations for folks. Maybe there is something wrong with my drive-train. I will ask them when I go to pickup. But to me, it drove more like an S90D that I just had as a loaner and is an X75D, so I would assume its the new DU.
Thread title unambiguously identifies July 1 as the start date of the new DUs for the 75 variants.
I was told by Tesla they've been putting them in since early June. Some were finding inventory cars with the DU codes in the specs.
Yes but you wrote 'According to Tesla........'???? Are you saying it's not Tesla, but someone who started this thread? There's a BIG difference!
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