Doing a bit of research, as I'm in the early stages of shopping for a CPO MS. While looking at different configurations, I noticed this from VIN Decoder | TeslaTap:
8th digit of VIN:
1 = Single Motor - Three Phase A/C Induction (Standard or Performance prior to 1-Aug-2015; Standard only starting 1-Aug-2015)
P = Performance A/C Motor, Tier 7 Battery (81-90 kWh)
If I'm interpreting this correctly, VINs assigned to MS vehicles prior to August 2015 don't indicate whether the vehicle is an 85 or P85, as they used the same motor until that time.
· If this is the case, has there been any evidence found that the cost to insure these vehicles is equal?
· Is it safe to assume that a P85 made after 8/2015 is more costly to insure than an 85 from the same time frame?
· Have insurance carriers quoted any members' 2014 P85's as if they were 85's?
I want to avoid sticker shock when I choose a vehicle and reach out to my insurance carrier for a quote. I don't expect to pay the same premium as I do for my Jeep Grand Cherokee, but can handles something comparable to my Audi A7. If I need to eliminate Performance cars from my search results to remain grounded in reality, significantly increased insurance costs might do the trick. At the moment though, it's hard for me to ignore them when they're sometimes competitively priced with Standard models.
I appreciate any insight current owners can share regarding insurance costs to help me narrow my search. So far, here's what I've decided on:
Must-have:
· 2014 or above
· Pano/Sunroof
· UHFS
· Tech Package
Nice-to-have:
· Cold Weather Package
· Rear-Facing Seats
· Smart Air Suspension
Don’t Need:
· AP
· 21” Wheels
8th digit of VIN:
1 = Single Motor - Three Phase A/C Induction (Standard or Performance prior to 1-Aug-2015; Standard only starting 1-Aug-2015)
P = Performance A/C Motor, Tier 7 Battery (81-90 kWh)
If I'm interpreting this correctly, VINs assigned to MS vehicles prior to August 2015 don't indicate whether the vehicle is an 85 or P85, as they used the same motor until that time.
· If this is the case, has there been any evidence found that the cost to insure these vehicles is equal?
· Is it safe to assume that a P85 made after 8/2015 is more costly to insure than an 85 from the same time frame?
· Have insurance carriers quoted any members' 2014 P85's as if they were 85's?
I want to avoid sticker shock when I choose a vehicle and reach out to my insurance carrier for a quote. I don't expect to pay the same premium as I do for my Jeep Grand Cherokee, but can handles something comparable to my Audi A7. If I need to eliminate Performance cars from my search results to remain grounded in reality, significantly increased insurance costs might do the trick. At the moment though, it's hard for me to ignore them when they're sometimes competitively priced with Standard models.
I appreciate any insight current owners can share regarding insurance costs to help me narrow my search. So far, here's what I've decided on:
Must-have:
· 2014 or above
· Pano/Sunroof
· UHFS
· Tech Package
Nice-to-have:
· Cold Weather Package
· Rear-Facing Seats
· Smart Air Suspension
Don’t Need:
· AP
· 21” Wheels
