"Acceleration Boost" option, discussion as to which models and how much quicker

[BrakeDome]

So here’s the question of the day. The market price of the acceleration quadrupled today, making $2k for 50% of the speed a relative bargain.

Wait, did I miss something??

 

[JulienW]

Wait, did I miss something??

Looks like the Stealth is now standard at the same price with a Performance upgrade offered as a no cost option.

 

[Knightshade]

Not only that- it now lists both the 162 speed and track mode as requiring the optional performance upgrade pack.

Meaning the "new" more expensive P3D- is functionally inferior to the older, cheaper, one.

P3D- is essentially JUST the 0-60 bump now if that's correct.

 

[GregD60]

Not only that- it now lists both the 162 speed and track mode as requiring the optional performance upgrade pack.

Meaning the "new" more expensive P3D- is functionally inferior to the older, cheaper, one.

P3D- is essentially JUST the 0-60 bump now if that's correct.

If you select the "Performance Upgrade" the price doesn't change, so either there's no difference in price with or without the performance upgrade or there's an error on the website. My bet is that the website needs to be fixed.

 

[JulienW]

....My bet is that the website needs to be fixed.

Possibly but the Model Y has the same thing too.

 

[HeatproofGenie]

Starting to seem like the $2k upcharge stealth is gone for good.

From a business perspective it makes sense and the $2,000 performance add on to the AWD also is more evidence.

 

[arghx7]

Notice how the $2k acceleration boost came out basically when all the old cheap Stealths had been spoken for (end of quarter rush)? Tesla figured out that they were underpricing the Stealth. We can see now that all the "Why should I get this when I can just get a Stealth?" talk wasn't really relevant, they were basically gone by the time the acceleration boost came out.

I bet they will still sell a lot of Stealths even if it really doesn't come with track mode and costs the same as a P3D+. I highly doubt people with Stealths use track mode more than about 3 times, just like ICE cars with paddle shifters get a couple manual shifting sessions before the feature is forgotten.

They probably did a fleet query and knew that the track mode usage was low.

 

[HeatproofGenie]

I admit my track mode usage would be quite low but I still would like it to be included in the $2k boost package. When I bought my car track mode was still a hypothetical.

I just want it for some snowy parking lot drift sessions, which now at 45yrs old would be quite rare. I don't have a big desire to track or autocross my car.

 

[JulienW]

....I bet they will still sell a lot of Stealths even if it really doesn't come with track mode and costs the same as a P3D+. I highly doubt people with Stealths use track mode more than about 3 times, just like ICE cars with paddle shifters get a couple manual shifting sessions before the feature is forgotten.

They probably did a fleet query and knew that the track mode usage was low.

Track Mode (or top end speed) would be last on the list BUT NO WAY I'm paying for 20"/Red Brembo's/Spoiler/10mm lowered/Al pedals and NOT getting them. One of my pet peeves and the main reason I didn't "force" myself into spending more on the Performance was Tesla's lack of differentiation on the Performance model. Look at all other manufactures and their performance variations and they have lots of visual cues to identify them.

 

[arghx7]

Track Mode (or top end speed) would be last on the list BUT NO WAY I'm paying for 20"/Red Brembo's/Spoiler/10mm lowered/Al pedals and NOT getting them. One of my pet peeves and the main reason I didn't "force" myself into spending more on the Performance was Tesla's lack of differentiation on the Performance model. Look at all other manufactures and their performance variations and they have lots of visual cues to identify them.

That's a matter of taste. A lot of people don't care for all the badges and wings etc. In fact you often hear the opposite complaint, that manufacturers push out special editions which are more about looking high performing than actually being high performing.

 

[Urbancowboy]

Tesla added a 48 hour return policy for upgrades. I may have to jump on this for an upcoming weekend where the weather is good and give it a 2-day trial.

 

[HeatproofGenie]

Right on! Now we can actually try it and have an option of recourse.

 

[JulienW]

Right on! Now we can actually try it and have an option of recourse.

Still think a 1 week free trail period would even be better and would get more people to buy. Still Tesla could do this at any time.

 

[TyH2009]

Let us know how quickly you ask for a refund and how quickly you get it back.

If it's a 4-6 week $$$ return time, it's not worth it. If you get it back in like 1-2 days it's a nice option.

 

[joonrhee]

Question is, how long would it take to get the refund back? When I had to return my first M3, refunds (deposit and down payment) took about a month to come back... Hopefully much sooner since the amount is not too big?

 

[Urbancowboy]

There’s some leeway with credit card billing cycles where a month return window is probably fine and won’t result in me coming out of pocket for any cash.

I’m less worried about the return timing than the temptation to keep it if it’s really that noticeable

 

[Star Platinum]

There’s some leeway with credit card billing cycles where a month return window is probably fine and won’t result in me coming out of pocket for any cash.

I’m less worried about the return timing than the temptation to keep it if it’s really that noticeable

It’s slightly noticeable but not stomach inducing. Certainly not worth 2k but I had money to waste so can’t complain. To me it just feels like a “third” 5% bump nothing drastically noticeable even though it’s like a 11% increase in Powah!

 

[Urbancowboy]

Let us know how quickly you ask for a refund and how quickly you get it back.

If it's a 4-6 week $$$ return time, it's not worth it. If you get it back in like 1-2 days it's a nice option.

Over on Reddit someone said they bought it and the upgrade menu changed to offer a refund option. Not sure how long it takes to process the refund, but at least it appears they’ll make the process simple and automated. I also wonder if they even process the transaction until the 48 hours have passed to save transaction costs.

it’s going to be 65 and sunny here on Sunday, so I may give it a go.

 

[Urbancowboy]

Quick update. I bought it My wife was like, what are you waiting for? Only one right response to that question.

First of all, I don't know who in the world says they "butt purchased" an upgrade. You tap buy, then another webkit page loads where you hit buy again, and then you get the Apple Pay UI that requires me to tap the side button on my phone twice and auth with Face ID. It's impossible to accidentally purchase this.

To confirm, there is a refund option in the upgrade section of the app within the 'purchased' tab. It says you have 48 hours, and tapping it opens a simple form where you choose why and submit.

I went driving for a while tonight, and despite some rain and wet streets (and starting at only 70% SoC) I can say it is MUCH quicker. Pretty impressed so far. Looking forward to the weekend.

My strategy is to request a refund even if I'm completely sold to see how much I miss it after having it for a couple of days. That seems like a pretty good value test to me. If I can't get it out of my head, one tap and it's back. What a time to be alive... I figure it also can’t hurt to provide additional comments in the return form saying I want closer to P speeds and/or track mode.

 

[BrakeDome]

My strategy is to request a refund even if I'm completely sold to see how much I miss it after having it for a couple of days. That seems like a pretty good value test to me. If I can't get it out of my head, one tap and it's back. What a time to be alive... I figure it also can’t hurt to provide additional comments in the return form saying I want closer to P speeds and/or track mode.

Please let us know how the refund process goes, and whether you see a charge and then a credit back, or as you suggested, they hold on processing the transaction until after 48 hours.

if it’s noticeably faster as you have indicated, I’m guessing you’ll re-purchase within a week