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So to sum up, they are being dishonest by posting a lower range number than the math says they can do?Tesla isn't being honest about the range in the X 90D. Now that we know the X 90D has the same active spoiler as the X P90D, and the S 90D's EPA range is 294 miles, simple math shows the X 90D's range to be much greater than 257 miles.
If accepting Tesla's claim of 250 miles on the X P90D and 270 miles on the S P90D as fact, that means the X has 92.5% the range of the same S. Therefore the X 90D range is likely 272 miles.
So to sum up, they are being dishonest by posting a lower range number than the math says they can do?
By that logic they would also be dishonest for using the S85D range numbers for the S90D, at least until the last website update.
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You are right in your analysis, but the 90 is worth it, if you can afford it.
@dropd, I took delivery of a 90D. Given the situation you're in, making the same decision today, I'd still stick with the 90D. Comparing apples to apples, it's a $10k difference since Smart Air Suspension is included in the 90D. If this is something you don't want, then you can view it as a $12500 discrepancy. The other benefit to a 90D + Smart Air is you can do some towing. Even those who didn't order the towing package appear to have received a limited towing option (up to 3500 lbs). I don't know that Tesla will continue to deliver this way, but that provides a lot of extra flexibility.
The Supercharging time savings aren't major. They're something - and sometimes it's nice, but you're right, it's not much. Your financial situation will dictate what's worth it and what's not. I think the 75D offers a pretty great value. I don't know how often I'm going to tow a trailer, but since we're replacing a very utilitarian van, I wanted to ensure I have some flexibility. Storage is limited in the X.Right, it just doesn't seem to me like $10k (or 9.5k with $500 change fee) is worth 20 miles of claimed range on the battery that we might never ever need, plus marginally (?) shorter supercharging times for the very infrequent road tripping we would do. If I were to keep the smart air with the 75D and with the accessory hitch (not the full tow package), would the stealth 3500lb towing still be there? Sounds like it plausibly might.
One thing I tell people a lot around here - you might not think you'll be road tripping, but you also could be surprised. I averaged well under 5000 miles a year in my vehicles before I got a Tesla. My 2-year old Model S has over 32k miles. You'd be surprised how much more fun and compelling it can be to take an electric road trip.
So to sum up, they are being dishonest by posting a lower range number than the math says they can do?
By that logic they would also be dishonest for using the S85D range numbers for the S90D, at least until the last website update.
Yes, I am now super stoked I ordered the 70D => now 75D and did not splurge the additional 15.5k, I found it very hard to justify the massive difference for the extra 37 miles (now 20?) of range.I imagine those who ordered the 70D which started 3k lower in price will not have to pay the 3k for the 75D? Is that true, you 70D people?
It used to be hidden as an Easter egg on the configuration, for some bizarre reason. You had to type the word "charger" anywhere on the page, and it would appear.I do not recall seeing the 72 amp charger option when I originally ordered (Jan) my 70D. Is that newly available now with the 75D or did I just miss it?
Another nice bump is the matte obeche trim is now $750, but was default when i ordered so it feels like i'm getting a few perksI do not recall seeing the 72 amp charger option when I originally ordered (Jan) my 70D. Is that newly available now with the 75D or did I just miss it?
I'm guessing that the change in top speed from 140mph to 130mph could be related to a change in gearing ratios, designed to improve EPA efficiency at the expense of top speed and 0-60 performance.