JeffK
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This is pretty much the most exciting news since the actual launch!
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ucmndd
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I hope the 3L is priced around $65K plus other fancy options to top out around $80K. At this price it still beats the ICE competition hands down.
UltralightBeam
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Mark Z
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Being a smaller, lighter and more aerodynamic electric vehicle, I would hope that a Model 3 P100DL can reach 60 mph in 2 seconds.
If we are going to dream, then let's dream for rocket ship speed.
If we are going to dream, then let's dream for rocket ship speed.
Josh the German
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nexsuperne101
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If it's going to end up near the 80k price tag, then I might just buy the Model S pre-owned. Maybe 18 months to 2 years old, but more car for the same money. I would like to see a fully loaded Model 3 for no more than 60k. There is a P85D MS on the UK pre-owned site, 2015 plate with just 1,600 miles on it for 80K
DQ10
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Sergio Marchionne will not be a fan..
Raindog1
Member
WOW... What does that work out to cost per tenth of a second?! Seems like a lot of $$ just to be able to say "ya I got Ludicrous Mode".
Dan Detweiler
Active Member
...and I believe the difference between a P90D and a P90D with Ludicrous is about .3 of a second 0-60.
might wanna include the tweet in the first post since his tweets sometimes disappear
Ludicrous in a Model 3 will require the AWD (dual motor) Performance option, just like it does in the S/X. It will be the single most expensive option you can get, so will add a lot of cost over the base version. That said, it will of course be insanely quick so it will be worth it for many buyers. I expect it to be as quick as an S with Ludicrous.
I figure I have a year and a half to try to convince my spouse to configure our 3 with Ludicrous. ;-)
Ok I have a screen shot of it but I cannot edit the original post anymore. Not sure how to do that...
I don't think the options will be price similar to the S they should be cheaper since the car is smaller. You could also buy two base M3s if the options will cost exactly the same as S P90DL, I don't think many people will do that.
For instance some people have said that the model 3 will is prismatic cells instead of the cylindical cells. My understanding is that ludicrous option replaces the fuse that connects each cell so the model 3 will only need a few of those fuses compare to the 7000+ fuses in the model S. Also the capacity of the model 3 packs is less again therefore less cell = less fuses.
Same goes the motors and the battery pack pricing.
Garlan Garner
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- Vignesh Raju @vigneshraju 14h14 hours ago
- @elonmusk Ludicrous mode is the best thing ever. Will the Model 3 have it too? Please say yes!
Elon MuskVerified account@elonmusk 13h13 hours ago@vigneshraju of course
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The first thing I'm going to order is the Ludicrous option. Whatever comes with that will be gravy.
Second option - Pure White.
I imagine Ludicrous Model 3 will be able to go faster than a top-optioned Ludicrous Model S. I don't think Elon really cares about eating up sales, and he also wants to make the best car possible.
He also puts both economy and luxury models onto the same exact car--not too many other car companies let you stack enough options onto a car to double its price (Model S), but the car becomes completely different at that point. If a Model 3 costs in the $70k range, it deserves to have a sub-2.7s 0-60 time and blow all competition away. The Model 3 is a might lighter and much more aerodynamic car, I imagine it'll be able to put out the strong performance numbers. It's not like you need a huge V12 block in an EV, the same melon-sized motor fits in a M3 with no problem. Battery output may be less, true, but the weight difference should more than counteract this (much less weight lost, than battery power lost going from S to 3 most likely).
I'm guessing this will be true of every Tesla car. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 4th gen car similar to a Honda Fit that gets 0-60 times in under 3s, if you stack enough options (maybe going from a $25k car to a $50k car). The EV revolution requires that EVs are better than ICEs, and there are no limitations (unlike ICEs) that say small EVs cannot go fast.
He also puts both economy and luxury models onto the same exact car--not too many other car companies let you stack enough options onto a car to double its price (Model S), but the car becomes completely different at that point. If a Model 3 costs in the $70k range, it deserves to have a sub-2.7s 0-60 time and blow all competition away. The Model 3 is a might lighter and much more aerodynamic car, I imagine it'll be able to put out the strong performance numbers. It's not like you need a huge V12 block in an EV, the same melon-sized motor fits in a M3 with no problem. Battery output may be less, true, but the weight difference should more than counteract this (much less weight lost, than battery power lost going from S to 3 most likely).
I'm guessing this will be true of every Tesla car. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 4th gen car similar to a Honda Fit that gets 0-60 times in under 3s, if you stack enough options (maybe going from a $25k car to a $50k car). The EV revolution requires that EVs are better than ICEs, and there are no limitations (unlike ICEs) that say small EVs cannot go fast.
Just because that has been said doesn't mean it's true. The 3 will use essentially the same cell format as the S/X because that is what Tesla is making at the Gigafactory and that is the cell format that Elon and JB clearly believe is the optimal type for EVs.
Even if the use the same 18650 cylindrical cells they cannot fit as many in the model 3 compared to the model S; therefore less fuses and less expensive.
Also they already have probably cover the initial R&D cost of the initial development of the fuse by the time the model 3 gets into production. The model 3 is going to be mass produced and the gigafactory will be producing a lot more batteries, options should be cheaper.
ElectroFroggy
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YES!! One of my two most major concerns have just been addressed 
Guess I will just have to live with the fact the M3 will be 50/50 aluminum/steel. Imagine how much better performance would be if M3 were all Aluminium.
Guess I will just have to live with the fact the M3 will be 50/50 aluminum/steel. Imagine how much better performance would be if M3 were all Aluminium.Similar threads
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