Am I screwed for going 75D rather than 100D?

[Itsajyaknow]

150 mile commute is fine. I do it all the time in my 75D. With about 16 miles to spare after. but i've never used the heater either.

 

[cybergates]

use the navigation 100% of the time to predict ending percentage - you have to always do that. Range mode ON and standard braking regen always on. Drop the seat heat and even the A/C if the situation gets dire. I think you'll be OK esp if its freeway driving and youre keeping at 65 mph. Use the navi though to predict %. That being said with this being a X rather than a S I think its wise you went with the 100D.

I was really shocked the other day on MS when I stopped at restaurant with 22 miles range and reutrned 1 hr later with only 10 miles range!! I barely made it to the SC with 1 mile (which was only 5 miles away). The difference? It was cold (but not even that cold 45F) and windy outside. Cold weather really screws the range!

 

[jjgunn]

After reading this thread, I'm so glad I went with the 100D

 

[Unpilot]

I say that sounds really mean. Who doesn't let you change your mind and get a much more expensive model? Would other automakers do this?

Another piece of info, is that you have to allow for Vampire Drain in your calculations. Bank on losing 5-20 miles of charge depletion a day whilst your car is sat idle (I mentioned 20 as some poor souls get that!).

Plus many experts say you should try to keep battery between 20-80% range. Some even say, do not supercharge too often! So charging to 100% on supercharger each day to achieve this sounds unrecommended.

TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE. I changed my mine from a 75d to a 100d and the down payment was transferable.

 

[unpollo2]

you could also charge to 100% there was a guy that has done it for years and the degradation has been about the same. the only noticeable extra wear is supercharging to 100% many times but standard 240v wall charging shouldnt matter.

with power usage ranges from 350 to 450 which is typical you will get between 190 and 150 miles assuming a 10% reserve, or run it to 0 and you'll get 210 to 170 miles.

it's doable but if 20k more upfront is not an issue then go for the 100x

 

[hiroshiy]

I have software limited 60 MS and I would have no problem with a 150 mile round-trip commute. Is the X really that less efficient than the S?

Generally speaking an X consumes approx 20% more energy at highway speed. Considering heater usage and everyday use, for 150 mi RT commute X75D would be cutting close IMHO.

 

[SWCF]

I had the same decision and am so glad I went with the 100D.

I have a matte black and it looks stunning. I can send you pics if you like (a bit OT for this thread...)

 

[DaddyP713]

The average temp here in GA during the winter is about 26 in the morning 38 during the day.

I live in Georgia as well. My daily commute is about 120 miles, round trip.

Typically, I leave home with 90% charge, and arrive home with 45-50% charge in my Model X 100D.

This winter, during cold days, I would charge above 90% in the morning to preheat the battery and heat the cabin on AC power. Many days, I would arrive home between 30-35%.

Hopefully my data points help you.

 

[Peteski]

I live in Georgia as well. My daily commute is about 120 miles, round trip.

Typically, I leave home with 90% charge, and arrive home with 45-50% charge in my Model X 100D.

This winter, during cold days, I would charge above 90% in the morning to preheat the battery and heat the cabin on AC power. Many days, I would arrive home between 30-35%.

Hopefully my data points help you.

With that usage a 75D would be fine too. But a 100D gives you more flexibility if there are no superchargers around. Personally I'm glad I went with the 75D, but I think in the OP's shoes I would have gone with the 100D too. 150 miles without a supercharger would require some careful management with a 75D, but 120 miles is easy enough.

 

[dhh12]

Well to go back to the original question. Yes . Get the 100D

 

[mattack4000]

I have never used more than 150 miles in a day with the exception of trips. I do have to say I do wish I have a 100D everytime I go on a trip (4 times), but 15K is a lot of money. I can buy a lot of things for that price...