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75 and 75D variants increased performance from July 1st - software and hardware improvements?
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Yep. They could unlock a 40, but I don't think they will. The farther back they go the more trouble and warranty liability they incur.
FlatSix911
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Pandamoanium
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You think withthis much discussion and people asking around Tesla would just make an announcement.
It's possible that once you unlock the 85kwh, you will get faster 0-60 without unquorking
If I ever get that option. I hope that a will get a SW upgrade when I visit the SvC, you never no. Still 85kwh story still feels very unclear.
stan23
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Sounds about right. Unless your car is built after mid June, you won't get the new perf. Tesla has officially stated this.
I think the whole "some 75 cars shipped with 85 packs" is a red herring, and probably has nothing to do with the updated perf.
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I'm actually interested in the actual measured value for @rsan. He claims his build has the old DU, but has the improved performance. Rather than rely on "approx 4.5 s" I'd be more comfortable seeing that his power performance matches that of uncorked 75 models. Tesla definitely underrated the non-perf models on the spec sheets. For instance the S85 does 0-60 in <5 s, and it is reasonable to expect that the 75 achieved this as well even without the uncork.
Unlikely. The software limited 60 had the same performance of the 75, with or without unlocking.
Can you please refer to that specific statement and does that include 75d or only rear wheel drive? The latest newsletter stated it differently or a bit unclear. Some tesla owners also states different.
So they actually updated the text since I recieved it. Earlier letters states: "In addition, new Model S and Model X 75 kWh vehicles received an over-the-air software update and now have improved performance, with the ability to accelerate from zero to 60 mph one second faster."
The updated newsletter actually makes it even more SW leaning in my opinion.
I would tend to agree, they realized they needed to move the S75/D inventory and this latest email says they can "uncork" inventory, much of which is probably built way before mid June.
As someone who purchased an inventory 90D recently (build date March 2017), I'd like some increased performance as well. There are obvious forces at play here. Tesla can improve performance via OTA update (They've done so before), but they must weight that option with drive train wear and warranty claim liability. (I'm sure they are tired of replacing DU at this point).
That said, I would love for them to do the math, and then offer some speed upgrades for non P owners at a price that still allows them to come out ahead after the projected increased warranty cost.
stan23
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From the new email it seems that the cars have already received the update. My July 24th build date car certainly has the new performance.
What's interesting is when I was picking inventory cars to buy, and not all of them were eligible for the perf upgrade. (I specifically picked one that was)
Not sure how they can go back and 'update' those cars except for the fact that if they do indeed need new HW, they will get HW updated before delivery.
What's interesting is when I was picking inventory cars to buy, and not all of them were eligible for the perf upgrade. (I specifically picked one that was)
Not sure how they can go back and 'update' those cars except for the fact that if they do indeed need new HW, they will get HW updated before delivery.
chrisschorsch
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In Germany / Luxembourg they went even one step further and got rid of mentioning anything about new, etc.. Just received the email yesterday saying:
"In addition Model S and Model X 75 kWh vehicles now have improved performance due to an over‑the‑air software update, with the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h one second faster."
Yes it is. I suspect I was the first to ask about it. They had to do some digging to figure out the process. I'll share how it goes after Saturday.
The 90D has similar, if not better performance than a P85. Even though your car is not labeled as a perf model, it certainly already has the capabilities of one.
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